<p>Summary</p> <p>Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/25/2025 to 09/16/2025</p> <p>Salary $167,603 to - $195,200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 15</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Washington, DC</p> <p>1 vacancy</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 50% or less - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>15</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0006 Correctional Institution Administration </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test No</p> <p>Announcement number CO-2025-0265 Control number 844263100</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Federal employees - Competitive service</p> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.</p> <p>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)</p> <p>Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.</p> <p>Land and base management</p> <p>Current or former employees of a base management agency.</p> <p>Veterans</p> <p>Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference</p> <p>Military spouses</p> <p>Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <ul> <li>Current Federal Employees nationwide • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement Eligible) • Surplus and Displaced (CTAP or ICTAP) Federal Employees in the local commuting area • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) • Current and Former Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47 • Military Spouse under Executive Order 13832 • Division: Program Review Branch, Program Review Division, Central Office, Washington, DC • Duty Location: Central Office, Washington, DC </li></ul> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Serves as Administrator, Program Review Branch (Operations) and is responsible for the coordination of objectives and activities of the Branch. The Administrator is under the direct supervision of the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Program Review Division.</p> <p>Charged with monitoring the Bureau's system of evaluations and reviews which are designed to determine program effectiveness and operational efficiency; test administrative and financial controls; prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement; assess compliance with policy and regulations; and generally ensure the integrity and quality of programs and operations throughout the agency.</p> <p>Also charged with planning, organizing, conducting and analyzing evaluations in the following areas: Financial Management, Employee Services, Health Services, Community Corrections, Correctional Programs, Correctional Services, Federal Prison Industries, Food Service, Education Services, Facilities Management, Information Security Services, Psychology Services, Religious Services, Safety and other areas as directed by the Executive Staff of the Bureau of Prisons.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship is Required. </li><li>See Special Conditions of Employment Section. </li></ul> <p>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 score 85 or better on established ranking 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</p> <p>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 eligibility, 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 score 85 or better on established ranking 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</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Some examples of this qualifying experience are:</p> <ul> <li>Experience assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulties and requirements or assignments, and the capabilities of employees; includes reviewing assigned work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis and approving leave. </li><li>Experience giving advice, counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; includes hearing and resolving complaints for employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. </li><li>Experience reviewing problem areas with agency program managers and recommending changes in policies and program directions to correct deficiencies, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. </li><li>Experience examining evaluation work papers to ensure that conclusions, findings and recommendations contained in the evaluations reports are accurate and fully supported by sufficient, reliable and relevant evidence. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.</p> <p>ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.</p> <p>Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.</p> <p>If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.</p> <p>The representative rate for this position is $184,363 per annum ($88.34 per hour).</p> <p>Special Conditions of Employment Section:</p> <p>As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:</p> <ul> <li>your performance and conduct; </li><li>the needs and interests of the agency; </li><li>whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and </li><li>whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. </li></ul> <p>Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Exceptions may apply. See 5 CFR part 11.</p> <p>Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.</p> <p>The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.</p> <p>Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.</p> <p>The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.</p> <p>Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.</p> <p>Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.</p> <p>Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:</p> <p>A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II". If you have not completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II", you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.</p> <p>If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.</p> <p>There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:</p> <ul> <li>Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile; </li><li>Your responses to the eligibility questions; </li><li>Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire; </li><li>Your supporting documentation, if required. </li></ul> <p>Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?</p> <p>The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to communicate in writing. </li><li>Ability to communicate orally. </li><li>Ability to analyze information and make recommendations, particularly in regards to the formulation of policy, plans and/or programs. </li><li>Ability to supervise and develop the potential of subordinates. </li><li>Knowledge of the policy, directives and regulations of the Federal Prison System, governing control of institutional operations and security. </li></ul> <p>You may preview questions for this vacancy.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Veterans' Preference Documentation:</p> </li><li> <p>Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility.</p> </li><li> <p>DD-214: Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).</p> </li><li> <p>SF-15: If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit:</p> </li><li> <p>A completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" AND all required documentation identified on the SF-15.</p> </li><li> <p>NOTE: A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veteran's Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation. For a copy of the most current SF-15, Click Here.</p> </li><li> <p>If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information: (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) and the character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and (3) any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals.</p> </li><li> <p>Resume: Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.)</p> </li><li> <p>To receive credit for experience contained in an application, the experience must be documented:</p> </li><li> <p>Reflecting start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND</p> </li><li> <p>Include the number of hours worked per week.</p> </li><li> <p>College transcript: includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable).</p> </li><li> <p>NOTE: If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.</p> </li><li> <p>SF-50: for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.</p> </li></ul> <p>For more help, visit USAJOBS Help Center - What should I include in my resume?</p> <p>We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>