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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.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
11/12/2020 to 12/04/2020
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Salary
$126,810 - $164,858 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 15
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Location
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Prisons - Nationwide, United States MANY vacancies
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
15
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
MSS-2021-0001
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Control number
584066700
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This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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Individuals with disabilities
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Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency
• BOP Employees Nationwide • Schedule A Eligible • DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area.
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Duties
As a Warden, the incumbent is responsible for exercising control and supervision of all aspects of the institution's functions, which may include oversight of Federal Prison Industries. The incumbent plays a major role in the determination and establishment of policies and programs involved in institutional operations. The incumbent assists in setting broad policies and developing procedures to conduct programs of the entire institution. This position requires broad knowledge in the correctional field and wide knowledge of various institutional activities. The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citzenship Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
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
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements.
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 Federal grade level. This experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the major duties of this position as described above. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully.
This includes 1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, release of inmates; 2) thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's policies, program regulations and procedures; 3) training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance, etc.
Some examples of qualifying experience are:
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 Federal grade level. This experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the major duties of this position as described above. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully.
This includes 1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, release of inmates; 2) thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's policies, program regulations and procedures; 3) training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance, etc.
Some examples of qualifying experience are:
- Experience evaluating, developing and implementing policies and procedures to support operations within a correctional institution or penal environment.
- Experience advising executive staff on diverse programs to assist in measuring the impact of policy, procedures, correctional programs on the inmate population and/or staff within a correctional institution or penal environment.
- Knowledge of correctional/penal operations to effectively manage and make decision regarding operations and activities impacting operations.
- Experience providing supervisory/managerial oversight over various correctional institution/penal environment programs such as medical, mental health, clinical programs, custody, transportation, industries and education.
**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
This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
The Department of Justice provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring/servicing personnel office. The decision of granting a reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Selection will be made without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
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.
Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
This position has been identified as test designated. Incumbents will be subject to urinalysis testing under the BOP Drug Free Workplace Plan.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
Benefits
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.
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 resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than 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.
There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:
- Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
- Your responses to the eligibility questions;
- Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire;
- Your supporting documentation, if required.
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?
The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
- Ability to identify and manage potentially disruptive situations in the institution.
- Knowledge of the policy, directives and regulations of the Federal Prison System governing control of institutional operations and security.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to persuade and motivate others.
- Ability to plan, organize, and determine priorities.
- Ability to analyze information and establish program objectives and/or performance goals.
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Benefits
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.
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
- In order to receive credit for experience contained in your resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format will result in disqualification.
- Documentation supporting eligibility for consideration as a 30% or More Disabled Veteran includes a Civil Service Preference Letter; or a Ten Point Preference Letter; or an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from any branch of the Armed Forces, certifying a service-connected disability of 30% or more. The document must reflect the overall evaluation or percentage disability rating.
- CTAP, Click Here, if applicable.
We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities - Schedule A 213.3102(u) (Proof of Disability): To be considered for this Special Hiring Authority, applicants MUST submit documents to GRA-HRM-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov. Applicants should NOT apply online unless they also wish to receive consideration as a competitive applicant (see instructions for Dual Consideration). For more information Click Here
Dual Consideration: Status candidates who wish to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures and as a non-competitive applicant (30% Disabled Veteran or Schedule A, 213.3102(u)) must apply online and submit a memorandum and supporting documentation via email to GRA-HRM-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov requesting consideration for both application methods.
All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation.
Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit, at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.
Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
E-Mail: GRA-HRM-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
Phone: 972-352-4200
Agency contact information
CSU
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JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
United States
Next steps
Applicants will receive a confirmation screen once the application is successfully submitted. Once your complete application is received, a review of your qualifications will be conducted and your ranking will be determined. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Initial selections are expected within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement until the next vacancy announcement open period. You will be notified of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed.
You will continue to receive consideration for this position until the next vacancy announcement open period, or until you are selected for this position or comparable position.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
Required Documents
- Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
- In order to receive credit for experience contained in your resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format will result in disqualification.
- Documentation supporting eligibility for consideration as a 30% or More Disabled Veteran includes a Civil Service Preference Letter; or a Ten Point Preference Letter; or an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from any branch of the Armed Forces, certifying a service-connected disability of 30% or more. The document must reflect the overall evaluation or percentage disability rating.
- CTAP, Click Here, if applicable.
We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities - Schedule A 213.3102(u) (Proof of Disability): To be considered for this Special Hiring Authority, applicants MUST submit documents to GRA-HRM-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov. Applicants should NOT apply online unless they also wish to receive consideration as a competitive applicant (see instructions for Dual Consideration). For more information Click Here
Dual Consideration: Status candidates who wish to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures and as a non-competitive applicant (30% Disabled Veteran or Schedule A, 213.3102(u)) must apply online and submit a memorandum and supporting documentation via email to GRA-HRM-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov requesting consideration for both application methods.
All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation.
Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit, at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.
Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
E-Mail: GRA-HRM-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
Phone: 972-352-4200
Agency contact information
CSU
- Address
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JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
United States
Next steps
Applicants will receive a confirmation screen once the application is successfully submitted. Once your complete application is received, a review of your qualifications will be conducted and your ranking will be determined. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Initial selections are expected within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement until the next vacancy announcement open period. You will be notified of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed.
You will continue to receive consideration for this position until the next vacancy announcement open period, or until you are selected for this position or comparable position.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Learn more about
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Agency contact information
CSU
- Address
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JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
United States