Assistant Education Administrator (Education Branch)

Summary\n \nCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.\n \nLearn more about this agency\n \nSummary\n \nCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.\n \nLearn more about this agency\n \nOverview\n \nHelp\n \nAccepting applications\n \nLocation\n \n2 vacancies in the following location:\n \nWashington, DC\n \nNo matching locations found.\n \nWork site options\n \nTelework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes\u2014You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $143,913 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade\n \nGS 14\n \nPromotion potential 14\n \nLearn more about pay scale and grade\n \nPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.\n \nWork schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.\n \nAppointment type Permanent\n \nOccupations and job series\n\n 1701 General Education And Training \n \nSupervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No\n \nDrug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No\n \nSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.\n \nAnnouncement number DCO-26-13041324 Control number 881647400\n \nThis job is open to\n \nHelp\n \nFederal employees - Competitive service\n \nCurrent federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.\n \nCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)\n \nFederal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.\n \nClarification from the agency\n\n DOJ employees Nationwide \u2022 Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Federal Employees in the local commuting area \u2022 Duty Location: Central Office, Washington D.C. \u2022 Division: Reentry Services Division\n \nDuties\n \nHelp\n \nThe Assistant Education Administrator develops and reviews policy for the establishment and operation of education, vocational, and leisure activity programs.\n \nReviews policies from other disciplines for impact on education and recreation operations and provides feedback.\n \nEvaluates existing programs, instructional methods, materials, and equipment to ensure a modern and responsive system of education and construction leisure activity programs.\n \nIncumbent assists in the development and monitoring of an AOE budget of $5 to $6 million per year, the Reading is Fundamental and Artist-in-Residence budgets, and the Branch budget.\n \nProvides leadership and coordinates efforts to establish standards for operational programs, monitors compliance with those standards and provides technical assistance in operations. \n \nRequirements\n \nHelp\n \nConditions of employment\n \nCareer Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: \n\n Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;\n Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and\n Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:\n A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),\n Most recent performance appraisal, and\n Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.\n See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.\n \n\n \nEEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, 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. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy\n \nKey Requirements:\n\n U.S. Citizenship is Required.\n See Special Conditions of Employment Section.\n \nQualifications\n \nTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following:\n \nBasic Requirements:\n \nA. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the\n \nposition.\n \nOR\n \nB. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.\n \nAND\n \nIn addition to meeting the above Basic Requirements, applicants must have:\n \nEducation:\n \nThere is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.\n \nExperience:\n \nAt least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.\n \nSome examples of this qualifying experience are:\n \nGS-13:\n\n Experience assisting in the development of program quality standards.\n Experience in designing and implementing data collection and reporting systems and research to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of education, vocational and leisure programs in the Federal Prisons System and facilitate positive inmate management.\n Experience helping establish staffing standards in the selection of personnel to work in and supervise educational, vocational, and leisure-time programs within a correctional setting.\n \nGS-14:\n\n Experience developing and reviewing policy for the establishment and operation of education, vocational, and leisure activity programs.\n Experience evaluating programs, instructional methods, materials, equipment, facilities and staff to ensure a current and responsive system of education, vocational and leisure activity programs.\n* Experience advising Program Review teams that review and evaluate inmate education, recreation, and training programs.\n \nCredit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.\n \nYour eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. \n \nEducation\n \nONLY 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.\n \nForeign 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.\n \nIf 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. \n \nAdditional information\n \nThe representative rate for this position is $158,306 per annum ($75.85 per hour)\n \nSpecial Conditions of Employment Section:\n \nInitial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.\n \nThe incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.\n \nAppointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a physical, and background investigation.\n \nAll applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.\n \nThe 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.\n \nAdditional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.\n \nAlthough competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.\n \nCurrent Federal Law Enforcement Employees:\n \nA 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.\n \nIf 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. \n \nIndividuals 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.\n \nReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:\n \nIf you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)\n \nExpand Hide additional information\n \nCandidates 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.\n \nBenefits\n \nHelp\n \nA 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. \n \nEligibility 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.\n\n