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If you are interested in a career as a Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer (Unit Chief), working independently to ensure that unit goals and objectives are met, this job is for you!
The positions are located in the Office of Post-Release and Supervision, Supervision 1 and 2 Units.
Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies
This is a secondary law enforcement position (See Requirement Section)
04/01/2022 to 04/15/2022
$126,233 - $164,102 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
Yes
Yes
22-39(INTERNAL MP)
646471700
As a Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer (Unit Chief), you will:
1. Manage a unit responsible for one or more of the following functions: diagnostic, assessment and investigation services; drug testing specimen collection; defendant supervision; assessment and case planning for persons charged with violations of criminal, traffic and regulatory codes; monitoring of compliance with release conditions and preparation of reports to judicial officers; and quality assurance programs for defendants awaiting trial and/or sentencing in D.C. Superior Court and/or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
2. Conduct routine evaluations of unit operations to identify opportunities to strengthen unit and Defendant Engagement and System Support's (DESS) policies and procedures; Participate in the development of policies, and guidance for the Defendant Engagement and System Support.
3. Manage subordinate staff working under the direction of team supervisors. Plan and assign work, delegate responsibility, and establish priorities. Administer leave policies and programs in accordance with affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and collective bargaining requirements. Counsel employees on performance and administrative issues. Interview candidates for positions and recommend or take personnel actions. Establish performance standards and evaluate performance and overall effectiveness in meeting unit, and agency goals and objectives.
4. Develop and implement required policies and procedures for unit planning and administration, ensuring that unit parameters and standards are met. Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of services. Recommend evaluation measures for the unit. Produce or oversee the production of a variety of statistical and narrative reports on unit activities; defendant population, to include defendant progress; and similar issues. Develop projections of unit needs and participate in resource planning and budget development. Perform budget development and execution activities for the unit, assuring that resources are acquired and managed in accordance with relevant policy and procedures.
5. Provide oversight to ensure quality assessment and assurance protocols are implemented to determine the effectiveness and or efficiency of unit programs and services and identify means of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of unit services.
6. Represent PSA in forums relating to Unit programs. Serve as liaison with judges, local and federal agencies, and members of the community, the U.S. Attorney's Office and defense attorneys on matters relating to the unit or Defendant Engagement and System Support. Provide reports and information explaining unit policy. Develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for partnerships with other organizations. Work in conjunction with other units and coordinate functions across unit offices.
7. Develop contract specifications, statements of work and other pre-award documents for unit contracts. Participate in the pre-award process and in final selection of contractors. Recommend contract actions, such as modification or termination, and work with staff of the Office of Finance and Administration to effect action. Integrate contractor-provided services with those provided by in-house staff, manage contracts and assure compliance with requirements.
8. Implement policies and procedures to ensure that court documents, reports, recommendations and other information for the court are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and are responsive to established requirements. Ensure that staff attends judicial proceedings, testify as required and provide assistance to court officers in areas related to PSA and/or unit policy. Personally testify on unprecedented or controversial cases, explaining PSA and/or unit policy and defending recommendations.
9. Oversee automated systems used within the unit and ensure that staff correctly applies rules of confidentiality in maintenance, protection and release of records consistent with policy and regulatory mandates. Identify problems with systems or changes needed for unit support and recommend changes to information technology staff.
Conditions of Employment
This position is designated as a secondary law enforcement position for purposes of coverage by the law enforcement retirement provisions. Only candidates who have at least three (3) years of current federal services in primary law enforcement officer positions OR current federal service in a secondary law enforcement position are eligible for law enforcement retirement coverage while occupying this position. A selected candidate who does not have the required service under federal law enforcement retirement provisions will be expected to sign a statement acknowledging that he/she will not be covered by law enforcement retirement.
1. May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period, if not already completed
2. Position may be subject to random drug testing
3. Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade
4. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
1. Reasonable Accommodation, this agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.
2. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
3. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Pretrial Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit based factors.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your rating will be based on your responses to the job specific information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly show how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in a rating of "Qualified" by the rating panel.
1. Knowledge of diagnostic, supervision and treatment services, and quality management programs in the criminal justice system.
2. Skill in managing people by fostering the development of others, mentoring and coaching staff, and setting expected performance levels for staff.
3. Skill in managing human, financial, quality management and information technology resources strategically through planning, resource allocation, business processes, and effective management of human capital.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and develop long-range plans, goals, objectives for major agency programs with consideration of cost effectiveness, attainment of goals, objectives and compliance with legal, regulatory and agency procedural guidelines.
5. Skill in written and verbal communication with internal staff and external stakeholders including the courts and law enforcement, government and community agencies.
Once the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the job requirements. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training, job related awards and supervisory appraisal of performance. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume will be forwarded to a panel for rating. Category Rating will be used to evaluate applicants using the following categories to further determine which applicants will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.
Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level on all evaluation criteria.
Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level on evaluation criteria.
Qualified: Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, salary, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (04/15/2022) to receive consideration.
Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/646471700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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