Correctional Program Specialist (Executive Assistant)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Assists the Assistant Director in the responsibility for developing plans, programs and top-level policies for the management of institutions and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs and policies. Assists in the development of implementing instructions and approval of issuances affecting major policy changes. Functions as the officer manager, directing and coordinating office operations. Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing correspondence generated in response to public, congressional and intra-governmental concerns for signature of the Assistant Director and/or Director. Provides oversight and serves as the responsible authority for division strategic planning objectives. Provides oversight and serves as the responsible authority for requests by other federal law enforcement agencies for inmate cooperation in on-going investigations as well as making arrangements with institutions and preparing documentation for the Director's approval for inmate Treaty Transfers and the transportation of inmates to foreign countries in order to provide testimony at trial under Mutual Legal Assistance Agreements.

Career 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: Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO 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 Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section.