Correctional Program Specialist (Executive Assistant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Correctional Program Specialist assists the Assistant Director in developing plans, programs, and top-level policies for managing institutions and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and policies. The position assists with developing implementing instructions and approving issuances that affect major policy changes, and functions as the office manager by directing and coordinating office operations.

The role prepares or reviews correspondence responding to public, congressional, and intergovernmental concerns for the Assistant Director’s or Director’s signature. It oversees division strategic planning objectives and requests from other federal law enforcement agencies for inmate cooperation in ongoing investigations. The position also coordinates with institutions and prepares documentation for the Director’s approval of inmate treaty transfers and the transportation of inmates to foreign countries to provide trial testimony under Mutual Legal Assistance Agreements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level; the experience must involve substantial participation in a correctional program and demonstrate knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience dealing effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.
• Experience must demonstrate successful performance of supervisory or administrative duties, including knowledge of inmate custody, treatment, training, and release; comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and ability to train subordinates, direct activities, evaluate operations and programs, and maintain high work standards.
• Qualifying experience must have been gained in an administrative position or another position involving successful direction of, or assistance in directing, an entire correctional program or a major phase of one.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Current federal law enforcement employees must complete Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT) Phase I and Phase II; employees who have not completed them must do so after entering the position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Director with developing plans, programs, and top-level policies for institution management and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Assist in developing implementing instructions and approving issuances affecting major policy changes.
• Direct and coordinate office operations as office manager.
• Prepare and/or review correspondence responding to public, congressional, and intergovernmental concerns for the Assistant Director’s and/or Director’s signature.
• Oversee and serve as the responsible authority for division strategic planning objectives.
• Oversee requests from other federal law enforcement agencies for inmate cooperation in ongoing investigations.
• Coordinate arrangements with institutions and prepare documentation for the Director’s approval of inmate treaty transfers and inmate transportation to foreign countries to provide trial testimony under Mutual Legal Assistance Agreements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed