This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499435100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Chief U.S. Probation Officer serves at the pleasure of the Court and is appointed by the district judges. The Chief U.S. Probation Officer is directly responsible for the administration and management of the federal Probation and Pretrial Services Office in the District of Minnesota.
The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office, District of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer
05/10/2018 to 12/28/2018
$110,256 - $202,574 per year
Depending on Qualifications
JS 14 - 17
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - Excepted Service
Full-time - Regular
17
Yes
2018-12
499435100
Open to all U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
DUTIES
DUTIES, continued
Educational Requirement
To qualify for a position of Chief U.S. Probation Officer at JSP 14 through JSP 16, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and possess three years of progressively responsible specialized experience earned after the bachelor's degree has been issued.
To qualify for a position of Chief U.S. Probation Officer at JSP 17, a person must, in addition to the three years of progressively responsible specialized experience, possess three years of substantial management experience earned after the bachelor's degree has been issued.
The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Minnesota is seeking a Chief U.S. Probation Officer with experience as an administrator of a diverse and innovative organization, preferably in a court environment. This position has overall management authority and responsibility for the administrative activities of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office, and oversees the performance of the statutory duties of the office. The position requires an individual who possesses the experience, management skills, and technical expertise necessary to anticipate and resolve complex administrative, operational, budgetary, and information technology challenges quickly and efficiently. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishment. The Chief U.S. Probation Officer reports directly to the Chief United States District Judge, and communicates regularly with the district and magistrate judges and U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office staff. The Chief U.S. Probation Officer works in collaboration with the Clerk of the U.S. District Court and the Clerk of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The final candidate is subject to FBI Fingerprinting and a background investigation, including criminal history. Employment is provisional and contingent upon a successful background check.
This is a high-sensitive position, which will require the successful candidate to undergo a full OPM background investigation. Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position will undergo a medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. In addition, as a condition of employment, incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. The medical requirements for law enforcement officers and offer assistant positions are available for public review on the USCourts.gov web site at: http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/probation-and-pretrial-services/officers-and-officer-assistants/officer-and-officer
The Chief U.S. Probation Officer must reside within the geographic boundaries of the district upon hire.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Interviews may likely be scheduled in Minneapolis in the months of July or August. Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified.
The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, any of which action may occur without prior written notice.
Cover letter, resume, narrative statement, and three professional references, combined and emailed as one PDF attachment.
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.
Qualified candidates selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.
Qualified candidates should submit via email the following:
There is no "maximum entry age" for this position. However, in order to be included under federal law enforcement retirement provisions, an individual would have to meet "maximum entry age" provisions. First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. For an applicant with previous law enforcement officer (LEO) experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-LEO position, the maximum entry age is increased by adding the number of years of previous law enforcement experience to 37. For example, for a candidate with five years of creditable previous law enforcement experience, the maximum entry age would be 42. To qualify for coverage under the law enforcement provision of the federal retirement system, there are mandatory retirement requirements that apply.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Noncitizens must execute an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments, and are considered "at-will" and may be terminated with or without cause or notice by the court.
The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct Policy. This position is also subject to mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
The successful applicant may be required to begin employment for transition purposes by October 1, 2018.
Employees of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office are not classified under Civil Service.
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/499435100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, serves the 87 Minnesota counties. The District has four staffed divisional offices located in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Fergus Falls. The U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota is composed of seven district judges, six senior district judges, eight magistrate judges, one part-time magistrate judge, Clerk's Office staff, and Probation and Pretrial Service Office staff.