Supervisory Correctional Specialist
Company Name:
Department Of The Interior
US Citizens and Status Candidates Permanent Full Time The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. __
The Office of Justice Services (OJS), within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is searching for an individual to serve as a Supervisory Correctional Specialist for the Yankton Agency in Wagner, SD.The incumbent will manage a detention/corrections facility and provide oversight of corrections operations to include planning, developing, coordinating and implementing detention/correctional and rehabilitation programs and accountability for program operations.
This is a permanent, full time position. The full performance level is GS-11.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
_NOTE_: This is a supervisory postion. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a probation period before their appointment becomes final. If the employee does not satisfactorily complete the probation, he/she has a right to be returned to a non supervisory or non-managerial position of no lower grade and pay than the previous non supervisory position held.
Position is subject to drug testing, medical examination, physical fitness testing, and positive adjudication of a background investigation.
RESUMES : Candidates' resumes must show possession of the minimum qualifications requirements stated in this vacancy announcement.
This position is being advertised concurrently with (DA-14-PQ1215233) using Merit Promotion procedures. Status applicants who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive examining procedures must apply directly to each announcement.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Whom May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
Indian Preference candidates (must submit a BIA Form 4432)
U.S. Citizenship required This position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit Indian preference applies
The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
Supervise a staff of facility Correctional Supervisors, Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Assistants and Cooks who work shift hours.Supervise work plans, priorities, assigns work, counsel's staff, and schedules and approves leave.Ensure that subordinates follow Federal statutes, Federal regulations and bureau policies.
Implement administrative measures in overseeing the Corrections program such as overseeing the budget and developing, evaluating and monitoring operations to ensure the safety, security and efficiency of the detention facility.(e.g., developing program spending plans to meet deadlines, and making recommendations on the budget and the efficient operations of the Corrections program.)
Implement policy and procedures that improves utilization of resources and the efficient delivery of services in order to maintain a facility that is operationally competent and that prevents fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources.This includes implementing quality control plans; providing training to BIA staff and tribes; monitoring budgets; and ensuring that the facility receives required maintenance.
Develop partnerships and provide advisory and information services to tribal, local, state, and federal agencies to improve the effectiveness of services.This includes providing training and technical assistance to BIA/tribal programs; meeting with contractors, federal representatives, tribal leaders, the community and other partners regarding the corrections programs and services and completing emergency management plans.
Ensure safe and secure institutional operations in order to provide efficient services through effective communication.This includes efforts to prevent, disrupt and respond to institution emergencies.(e.g., schedule training for BIA and tribal staff and directing staff to take the appropriate corrective actions with deficiencies and completing the appropriate paperwork.)
Implement health, safety and security measures for staff and inmates by overseeing the supervision of inmate movement, searches, transportation, classification, daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual inmate counts, as well as maintaining fire safety, key control, perimeter security, inmate compliancy with rules and regulations, and implementing health standards and health inspections of staff and inmates.
Specialized
Experience:
_GS-11_:
One year experience planning, organizing and directing the work of subordinate personnel in a corrections/detention facility where you provided guidance to staff on the custodial care of inmates, security activities, and the interpretation of departmental policy;submitting to senior officials written and oral reports on such areas as inmate records, booking and release of inmates, staff training and similar documents relative to the efficient operations of a detention/corrections facility; and evaluating a detention/corrections program operations effectiveness as it relates to staff and emergency and administrative management.
OR
_Education_:
Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or a L.L.M. in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position OR a combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of this position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required.Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily.Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily.Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters.Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels.Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard too himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
DRIVING RECORD REQUIREMENT: Incumbent is required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs .
DRUG TESTING: This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program.
SECONDARY LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position has been approved for Secondary Law Enforcement coverage .
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Category Rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied. Qualified applicants will be rated based on their possession of the knowledge and experience requirements below:
Supervisory skill
Knowledge of corrections/detention administration and facility management functions
Skill in organization planning and implementation
Ability to communicate effectively
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Your application package will be evaluated against the minimum qualification requirements specified above. In order to qualify, your resume must specifically describe your work history and the duties you performed for each position.
Qualified Indian preference candidates will be referred to the hiring manager in order of veterans' preference.
You must apply to this position via the USAJOBS website. If you do not already have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one.
1. Click APPLY ONLINE to the right.
2. Follow the instuctions on USAJOBS to submit your resume.
3. Complete the online questionniare.
4. Upload any additional required documents.
FAXING INSTRUCTIONS
We strongly recommend you uploading your documents electronically. However, if you are unable to upload supporting documents:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1215947.
2. Fax your documents to . The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, October 08, 2014.
HOW TO VERIFY YOUR APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS RECEIVED
You may verify receipt of your application and any faxed or uploaded documents at any time:
1. Log in to your USAJOBS account.
2. Click the Application Status link.
3. Locate this vacancy and click the more information link.
4. You will be displayed the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence we have sent you. NOTE: Your faxed documents may take a day or two to display.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Resume showing detailed work experience
2. On-line Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire
3. Transcripts (if using education to qualify)
4. Veterans Preference Documentation (if claiming veterans preference) VA letter on VA letterhead that states your overall combined rating, SF-15, DD-214 (copy 4) that indicates an honorable discharge.
5. BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian preference), link:
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If your application package is incomplete in any way, you will not be considered for this position, and requests for extensions will not be granted. Please double check your application package BEFORE you submit it.
If you have properly submitted your online questionnaire, you will receive a confirmation message. You may want to check the spam folder from your email provider to ensure you receive your messages.
In addition to the Federal benefits offered to all employees, we also offer:
1. Additional fitness subsidy to reimburse 50% of membership fees up to $275 per year.
2. Variety of available work schedules.
3. Transportation subsidy program which reimburses up to $130 per month for mass transportation expenses.
This position IS NOT eligible for Telework.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP) and INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP)
CTAP: Current Department of the Interior employees who have not yet been separated but are identified as surplus or displaced due to reduction-in-force, transfer of function, or directed reassignment to a new commuting area, may be eligible for priority selection for this vacancy under CTAP.
ICTAP: Competitive service employees from a Federal agency (either within or outside of Interior) who have already been involuntarily separated due to one of the reasons identified heremay be eligible for priority consideration under ICTAP.
In order to receive priority consideration, you must submit proof of eligibility (Certificate of expected separation, proposed removal for failure to relocate, RIF Notice, SF-50 documenting your RIF or removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity determination, etc.) with your application package. In addition, you must be rated at 85 or above or placed into at least the well qualified category under category rating procedures. For complete information about CTAP and ICTAP, click here.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your r sum .
For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214, Copy 4 that MUST show an Honorable Discharge (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., copy of military orders, campaign documents as or expeditionary award citation, etc.) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15,_Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference_ and the documentation required by that form.
For a disabled veteran, you must submit a Veterans Affairs (VA) letter on VA letterhead that states your overall combined rating.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. BIA Form 4432 must be provided with your application by the closing date
For more information about Indian preference or to obtain BIA Form 4432 application instructions, please visit:
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of The Interior
US Citizens and Status Candidates Permanent Full Time The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. __
The Office of Justice Services (OJS), within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is searching for an individual to serve as a Supervisory Correctional Specialist for the Yankton Agency in Wagner, SD.The incumbent will manage a detention/corrections facility and provide oversight of corrections operations to include planning, developing, coordinating and implementing detention/correctional and rehabilitation programs and accountability for program operations.
This is a permanent, full time position. The full performance level is GS-11.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
_NOTE_: This is a supervisory postion. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a probation period before their appointment becomes final. If the employee does not satisfactorily complete the probation, he/she has a right to be returned to a non supervisory or non-managerial position of no lower grade and pay than the previous non supervisory position held.
Position is subject to drug testing, medical examination, physical fitness testing, and positive adjudication of a background investigation.
RESUMES : Candidates' resumes must show possession of the minimum qualifications requirements stated in this vacancy announcement.
This position is being advertised concurrently with (DA-14-PQ1215233) using Merit Promotion procedures. Status applicants who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive examining procedures must apply directly to each announcement.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Whom May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
Indian Preference candidates (must submit a BIA Form 4432)
U.S. Citizenship required This position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit Indian preference applies
The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
Supervise a staff of facility Correctional Supervisors, Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Assistants and Cooks who work shift hours.Supervise work plans, priorities, assigns work, counsel's staff, and schedules and approves leave.Ensure that subordinates follow Federal statutes, Federal regulations and bureau policies.
Implement administrative measures in overseeing the Corrections program such as overseeing the budget and developing, evaluating and monitoring operations to ensure the safety, security and efficiency of the detention facility.(e.g., developing program spending plans to meet deadlines, and making recommendations on the budget and the efficient operations of the Corrections program.)
Implement policy and procedures that improves utilization of resources and the efficient delivery of services in order to maintain a facility that is operationally competent and that prevents fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources.This includes implementing quality control plans; providing training to BIA staff and tribes; monitoring budgets; and ensuring that the facility receives required maintenance.
Develop partnerships and provide advisory and information services to tribal, local, state, and federal agencies to improve the effectiveness of services.This includes providing training and technical assistance to BIA/tribal programs; meeting with contractors, federal representatives, tribal leaders, the community and other partners regarding the corrections programs and services and completing emergency management plans.
Ensure safe and secure institutional operations in order to provide efficient services through effective communication.This includes efforts to prevent, disrupt and respond to institution emergencies.(e.g., schedule training for BIA and tribal staff and directing staff to take the appropriate corrective actions with deficiencies and completing the appropriate paperwork.)
Implement health, safety and security measures for staff and inmates by overseeing the supervision of inmate movement, searches, transportation, classification, daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual inmate counts, as well as maintaining fire safety, key control, perimeter security, inmate compliancy with rules and regulations, and implementing health standards and health inspections of staff and inmates.
Specialized
Experience:
_GS-11_:
One year experience planning, organizing and directing the work of subordinate personnel in a corrections/detention facility where you provided guidance to staff on the custodial care of inmates, security activities, and the interpretation of departmental policy;submitting to senior officials written and oral reports on such areas as inmate records, booking and release of inmates, staff training and similar documents relative to the efficient operations of a detention/corrections facility; and evaluating a detention/corrections program operations effectiveness as it relates to staff and emergency and administrative management.
OR
_Education_:
Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or a L.L.M. in correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position OR a combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of this position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required.Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily.Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily.Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters.Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels.Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard too himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
DRIVING RECORD REQUIREMENT: Incumbent is required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs .
DRUG TESTING: This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program.
SECONDARY LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position has been approved for Secondary Law Enforcement coverage .
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Category Rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied. Qualified applicants will be rated based on their possession of the knowledge and experience requirements below:
Supervisory skill
Knowledge of corrections/detention administration and facility management functions
Skill in organization planning and implementation
Ability to communicate effectively
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Your application package will be evaluated against the minimum qualification requirements specified above. In order to qualify, your resume must specifically describe your work history and the duties you performed for each position.
Qualified Indian preference candidates will be referred to the hiring manager in order of veterans' preference.
You must apply to this position via the USAJOBS website. If you do not already have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one.
1. Click APPLY ONLINE to the right.
2. Follow the instuctions on USAJOBS to submit your resume.
3. Complete the online questionniare.
4. Upload any additional required documents.
FAXING INSTRUCTIONS
We strongly recommend you uploading your documents electronically. However, if you are unable to upload supporting documents:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1215947.
2. Fax your documents to . The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, October 08, 2014.
HOW TO VERIFY YOUR APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS RECEIVED
You may verify receipt of your application and any faxed or uploaded documents at any time:
1. Log in to your USAJOBS account.
2. Click the Application Status link.
3. Locate this vacancy and click the more information link.
4. You will be displayed the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence we have sent you. NOTE: Your faxed documents may take a day or two to display.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Resume showing detailed work experience
2. On-line Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire
3. Transcripts (if using education to qualify)
4. Veterans Preference Documentation (if claiming veterans preference) VA letter on VA letterhead that states your overall combined rating, SF-15, DD-214 (copy 4) that indicates an honorable discharge.
5. BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian preference), link:
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If your application package is incomplete in any way, you will not be considered for this position, and requests for extensions will not be granted. Please double check your application package BEFORE you submit it.
If you have properly submitted your online questionnaire, you will receive a confirmation message. You may want to check the spam folder from your email provider to ensure you receive your messages.
In addition to the Federal benefits offered to all employees, we also offer:
1. Additional fitness subsidy to reimburse 50% of membership fees up to $275 per year.
2. Variety of available work schedules.
3. Transportation subsidy program which reimburses up to $130 per month for mass transportation expenses.
This position IS NOT eligible for Telework.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP) and INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP)
CTAP: Current Department of the Interior employees who have not yet been separated but are identified as surplus or displaced due to reduction-in-force, transfer of function, or directed reassignment to a new commuting area, may be eligible for priority selection for this vacancy under CTAP.
ICTAP: Competitive service employees from a Federal agency (either within or outside of Interior) who have already been involuntarily separated due to one of the reasons identified heremay be eligible for priority consideration under ICTAP.
In order to receive priority consideration, you must submit proof of eligibility (Certificate of expected separation, proposed removal for failure to relocate, RIF Notice, SF-50 documenting your RIF or removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity determination, etc.) with your application package. In addition, you must be rated at 85 or above or placed into at least the well qualified category under category rating procedures. For complete information about CTAP and ICTAP, click here.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your r sum .
For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214, Copy 4 that MUST show an Honorable Discharge (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., copy of military orders, campaign documents as or expeditionary award citation, etc.) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15,_Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference_ and the documentation required by that form.
For a disabled veteran, you must submit a Veterans Affairs (VA) letter on VA letterhead that states your overall combined rating.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. BIA Form 4432 must be provided with your application by the closing date
For more information about Indian preference or to obtain BIA Form 4432 application instructions, please visit:
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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