Correctional Program Specialist (FSA Programs Coordinator)

Summary

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

Duties

Coordinates the nationwide implementation of FSA programs and initiatives and serves as a primary point of contact for institutions and regional offices on issues related to FSA programming needs assessments and incentives.

Ensures program guidance is applied consistently and identifies operational challenges affecting institutional implementation.

Works in close liaison with the U.S. District Courts U.S. Probation Offices state agencies and institutions U.S. Parole Commission U.S. Marshals Service Immigration and Customs Enforcement and various other agencies and divisions of the Department of Justice.

Provides national directives to institutions regional offices and Central Office staff.

Involved in a wide range of First Step Act related activities pertaining to the management of inmates committed to the custody of the Attorney General and under the care of the Federal Prison System.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

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. MeetCTAPor 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 yourCTAP or ICTAPeligibility:
• 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 Programsfor 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: be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirement:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.

Experience must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully. This includes (1) understanding the problems of custody treatment training and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions; (2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institutions internal policies programs regulations and procedures; and (3) training subordinates coordinating and directing activities and functions evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs and maintaining high standards or work objectives. This experience must have been gained in an administrative position or in other positions that included the successful direction or assistance in the direction of an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.

AND

In addition to the basic requirements applicants must also have:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience coordinating the nationwide implementation of correctional programming initiatives across multiple facilities to include serving as a primary point of contact regarding program policy interpretation providing technical assistance on program delivery requirements and ensuring compliance with federal legislation related to evidence-based programming.
• Experience administering interpreting and providing guidance on offender risk and needs assessment tools and processes to include expertise with assessment instruments such as PATTERN (Prisoner Assessment Tool Targeting Estimated Risk and Need) and SPARC-13 needs assessments advising staff on proper administration and scoring procedures ensuring assessments are conducted within required time frames and utilizing assessment results to make programming recommendations.
• Experience developing evaluating and approving correctional programming curricula and providing technical assistance to correctional institutions on program-related matters to include reviewing program submissions for evidence-based content and effectiveness maintaining program resources and guidance materials (such as approved programs guides) consulting with institutions on addressing specific population needs coordinating with Central Office and Regional staff on program development initiatives and ensuring programming aligns with incentive structures and time credit eligibility requirements.

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

The representative rate for this position is $117081 per annum ($56.10 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:

A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II. If you have not completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.

Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years primary law enforcement retirement coverage will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position. To regain coverage individuals must return to a position with primary coverage.

NOTE: Telework eligible per agency policy

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.

Required Experience:

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