Duties

Assesses and coordinates delivery of GPS training to CSOSA Community Supervision Officers, other agency staff, and external partners, as appropriate, on the use of the GPS monitoring system process; this training includes related policies, procedures and equipment, as well as associated applications that may be used in tracking offender physical location history.

Represents CSOSA in meetings related to electronic monitoring and related topics. Briefs and makes presentations to senior Agency staff on the operations of the GPS Unit.

Prepares regular and ad hoc reports and analyses of the GPS Program to include monitoring duration, monitoring frequency, enrollee demographics, enrollee movements, crime scene analysis, and opportunities for program improvement.

Prepares regular and ad hoc reports and analyses of the GPS Program to include monitoring duration, monitoring frequency, enrollee demographics, enrollee movements, crime scene analysis, and opportunities for program improvement.

Develops and establishes procedures for the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of electronic GPS used to monitor offenders.

Ensures staff adheres to administrative and human resource management policies and regulations. Oversees the accomplishment of Offender monitoring and tracking activities through subordinate staff.

Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.

Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-10 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members.

Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement
• This position is covered under federal law enforcement retirement provisions, Public Law 100-238.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed.)
• The position is Mission Essential. Mission Essential employees must report for, or remain at, work in emergencies; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to them unless their supervisor instructs otherwise.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT
This position has a positive education and/or experience requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

A. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that includes at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

OR

C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

If you are using education to meet the Basic requirement:You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Having expert knowledge and experience using a wide range of techniques to monitor and analyze Global Positioning System (GPS) electronic monitoring (tracking) devices used on offenders. Experience installing and maintaining GPS electronic monitoring (tracking) devices used on offenders. In-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the use of GPS tracking devices. Experience creating reports and evaluations from generated GPS tracking software data and/or other related sources.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE : This position is covered under LEO retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous LEO experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) may have their previous LEO experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)- The 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 consideration, 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 meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) 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 http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.