Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist) - Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Posted 03/19/26 · Apply by 09/30/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Talladega, AL

Forrest City, AR

Phoenix, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Lompoc, CA

Los Angeles, CA

San Diego, CA

Victorville, CA

Florence, CO

Littleton, CO

Danbury, CT

Coleman, FL

Marianna, FL

Miami, FL

Miami-Dade County, FL

Pensacola, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Atlanta, GA

Jesup, GA

Honolulu, HI

Chicago, IL

Greenville, IL

Marion, IL

Pekin, IL

Thomson, IL

Terre Haute, IN

Leavenworth, KS

Ashland, KY

Lexington, KY

Pine Knot, KY

Oakdale, LA

Pollock, LA

Cumberland, MD

Milan, MI

Waseca, MN

Springfield, MO

Yazoo City, MS

Butner Federal Correctional Complex, NC

Fairton, NJ

Fort Dix, NJ

Kings, NY

Otisville, NY

Elkton, OH

El Reno, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

Sheridan, OR

Gregg Township, PA

Kelly Township, PA

Loretto, PA

Minersville, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Waymart, PA

Guaynabo, PR

Edgefield, SC

Estill, SC

Salters, SC

Memphis, TN

Bastrop, TX

Big Spring, TX

Bryan, TX

Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Houston, TX

La Tuna, TX

Seagoville, TX

Texarkana, TX

Prince George, VA

Seatac, WA

Grand Marsh, WI

Alderson, WV

Beaver, WV

Bruceton Mills, WV

Glenville, WV

Morgantown, WV

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $126,895 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work scheduleFull-timeTravel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.

Appointment typePermanent

Occupations and job series

• 0660 Pharmacist

Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionNo

Drug testYesSecurity clearanceOther

Announcement numberDHA-2026-0018Control number861919700

This job is open to Help

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

This is a public notice under the Direct Hiring Authority open to all U.S. citizens. Please review instructions in the “How to Apply” section to apply.

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Duties Help

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medication delivery system and assures that the integrity of all medications is maintained and is properly stored.

Responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications. This includes policy and medication usage and/or audits and the suggestion, authoring, or performance of Drug Utilization Evaluation studies needed to maintain quality patient care and cost effective medication management.

Responsible for the records and reports related to the purchase, receipt and disposition of drugs and related supplies.

Responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care including patient-centered, outcomes-orientated pharmacy practice.

Work in concert with the patient and other healthcare providers to promote health; prevent disease; and assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use to ensure that drug therapy regimens are safe and effective.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section
• Selective Service Requirement: Go to:

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:
  • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
  • Most recent performance appraisal, and
  • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Education:

• A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

OR

• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree.

AND

Licensure:

Applicants also must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST upload proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification at the time you apply.

AND

Medical Requirement:

Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process prior to employment with the Bureau of Prisons. This process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

If applicable, Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable .

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

Although 5 U.S.C. 3307 established a maximum entry age for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution, applicants can be considered up to age 39. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.

Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.

LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants will remain on the inventory until the closing date of the announcement. 

NOTE:   This announcement is posted on a yearly cycle. The announcement will EXPIRE on the listed closing date at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In order to receive consideration for the next cycle, applicants MUST reapply to the new vacancy announcement.

SALARY RANGE: The salary listed includes Special Salary Rates.  See current pay scales for locality area for which you are applying. To view the current locality tables, go to and search pay tables.

Special Conditions of Employment Section:  

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Company Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Company Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.