Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Office of Public Affairs)
Summary Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? You can have a meaningful career with an agency that truly values a diverse workforce.
You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions.
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming.
Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/05/2022 to 08/19/2022 Salary $148,484 - $176,300 per year Pay scale & grade GS 15 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.
Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) 0006 Correctional Institution Administration Supervisory status Yes Drug test Yes Announcement number CO-2022-0353 Control number 669912000 Help This job is open to The public US Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.
Information, Policy & Public Affairs (IPPA) Division - Office of Public Affairs Branch Duty Location:
Central Office, Washington, DC Help Duties Serves as the Chief, Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
Works closely with IPPA leadership and BOP staff to maintain a smooth flow of information between the Office of Public Affairs Branch, the Bureau's components and with outside agencies, the media and the public.
Supervises and provides technical and administrative direction to the Office of Public Affairs which includes diverse staff at various grades levels.
Ensures that accurate and timely information is provided to key internal and external constituencies of the BOP.
Facilitates communication between the agency and the press, the public, and other agencies and organizations, as well as within the agency, using a variety of personal, telephonic, written, and technology-based communication strategies.
Responsibilities include directing internal and external communications activity in the BOP's Central Office, as well as providing overall guidance to BOP Regional Offices and field locations.
Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
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 institution's 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.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
Experience in authoring and facilitating highly level communication for the agency to present to various media resources.
Experience in understanding legal ramifications when conveying sensitive information to external sources.
Experience developing a rapport with officials internal and external to the agency at all levels in order to negotiate, interact and persuade parties on objectives and mission of the agency.
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.
Additional information Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
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.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
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.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Read more Benefits Help A career with the US 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.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories:
Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment questionnaire.
NOTE:
Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.
Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.
In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position? The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to manage a public affairs program.
Knowledge of correctional institution management/administration.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the news media, the public, or Congressional liaisons.
Ability to supervise and develop the potential of subordinates.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions.
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming.
Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/05/2022 to 08/19/2022 Salary $148,484 - $176,300 per year Pay scale & grade GS 15 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.
Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) 0006 Correctional Institution Administration Supervisory status Yes Drug test Yes Announcement number CO-2022-0353 Control number 669912000 Help This job is open to The public US Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.
Information, Policy & Public Affairs (IPPA) Division - Office of Public Affairs Branch Duty Location:
Central Office, Washington, DC Help Duties Serves as the Chief, Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
Works closely with IPPA leadership and BOP staff to maintain a smooth flow of information between the Office of Public Affairs Branch, the Bureau's components and with outside agencies, the media and the public.
Supervises and provides technical and administrative direction to the Office of Public Affairs which includes diverse staff at various grades levels.
Ensures that accurate and timely information is provided to key internal and external constituencies of the BOP.
Facilitates communication between the agency and the press, the public, and other agencies and organizations, as well as within the agency, using a variety of personal, telephonic, written, and technology-based communication strategies.
Responsibilities include directing internal and external communications activity in the BOP's Central Office, as well as providing overall guidance to BOP Regional Offices and field locations.
Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
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 institution's 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.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
Experience in authoring and facilitating highly level communication for the agency to present to various media resources.
Experience in understanding legal ramifications when conveying sensitive information to external sources.
Experience developing a rapport with officials internal and external to the agency at all levels in order to negotiate, interact and persuade parties on objectives and mission of the agency.
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.
Additional information Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
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.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
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.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Read more Benefits Help A career with the US 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.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories:
Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment questionnaire.
NOTE:
Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.
Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.
In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position? The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to manage a public affairs program.
Knowledge of correctional institution management/administration.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the news media, the public, or Congressional liaisons.
Ability to supervise and develop the potential of subordinates.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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