Supervisory Correctional Specialist

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards Minimum Qualifications for GS-11: One year experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent. Experience at this level may include planning, organizing and directing the work of subordinate personnel in a corrections/detention facility; and evaluating corrections/detention program operations and management, in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.

OR Education: 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 Combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, 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 to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

As Supervisory Correctional Specialist, GS-0006, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Provides technical guidance, assistance and supervision in planning, developing, and coordinating detention/correctional programs; maintains liaison and working relationships with Federal, Tribal, state, local, contractor, and other partner organizations regarding correctional operations and program needs.

Assesses and monitors detention/correctional operations, evaluates ongoing activities, identifies operational, staffing, and security concerns; and adjusts work assignments and resources as necessary to support safe, secure, and efficient operations. Conducts detention/correctional program reviews and remediation; evaluates staffing needs and operational requirements; and coordinates, reviews, approves, and documents training and other corrective actions supporting the detention/correctional mission.

Supervises and monitors offenders in detention/correctional institutions or community-based treatment or rehabilitation settings and oversees activities related to facility security, inmate custody, movement, searches, transportation, classification, and accountability. Ensures detention/correctional programs and services are carried out in accordance with applicable Federal regulations, Departmental and Bureau policy, operational standards and local procedures.

Performs first-line supervisory responsibilities over correctional staff, including assigning and evaluating work; establishing performance expectations; providing guidance, coaching and feedback; approving leave; identifying training and development needs; addressing employee performance and conduct issues; and resolving employee complaints and grievances in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.

Supports crisis-management, emergency-response, and institutional-security activities, including the prevention, response, documentation, and follow-up of serious incidents within detention/correctional operations.