Correctional Programs Specialist (Executive Assistant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Kansas City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Duties Provides direct administrative support to the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director through continuing assignments and special projects, as well as, assistance to institutions and Regional Administrators in achieving specific program management objectives. Serves as public information officer for the officer for the North Central Regional Office. Prepares, coordinates preparation and analyzes correspondence on behalf of the Regional Director. Serves on various committees and task forms which undertake major programs and projects within the North Central Region.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• 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 also have demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully.
• Understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions.
• A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures.
• Training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives.
• 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.
• Experience which demonstrated the ability to develop plans, programs and policies for management of correctional institutions.
• Experience which demonstrated the ability to provide guidance, direction, supervision, advice and evaluation for a program or programs in correctional facilities.
• Experience which demonstrated knowledge in correctional programs, methods, operations, and techniques of institution management.
• Experience analyzing information and providing recommendations impacting local operations.
• Individuals that DO NOT have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, will not be eligible for this position.
• Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: Completion of the mandatory courses "Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT) Phase I and Phase II" is a condition of employment for this secondary law enforcement position. Employees who have not yet completed ICT Phase I and II will be required to do so after entering the position.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP) eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provides direct administrative support to the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director through continuing assignments and special projects.
• Provides assistance to institutions and Regional Administrators in achieving specific program management objectives.
• Serves as public information officer for the North Central Regional Office.
• Prepares, coordinates preparation and analyzes correspondence on behalf of the Regional Director.
• Serves on various committees and task forms which undertake major programs and projects within the North Central Region.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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