Summary
The Assistant Director for Defendant Engagement and System Support (DESS) exercises executive authority to fulfill PSA's mandates related to defendant assessment and supervision.
Selectee will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All groups of qualified individuals.
Duties
The Assistant Director for Defendant Engagement and System Support will:
1. Serve as principal deputy to the PSA Director and is delegated authority to act in the absence of the Director by making final agency decisions related to the operations of the Agency.
2. Manage and direct PSA's defendant engagement and justice system support operations by designing and implementing policies, programs and initiatives that support PSA's strategic goals and management objectives. Provide advice on all phases of program operations to the PSA Director. Programs managed include prerelease screening and risk assessment, drug testing specimen collection, release services, defendant supervision and courtroom support, behavioral health assessment and treatment, forensic toxicology and quality assurance for persons awaiting trial in D.C. Superior Court and United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Forensic toxicology services are also managed for persons supervised by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and respondents with matters pending in the DC Superior Court Family Division.
3. Independently represent PSA and serve as expert on PSA programs and operations during contacts with internal and external stakeholders, including judicial officers, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement officers, government partners and community-based service providers. Develop and implement systems, organizational structures and policies that ensure the exchange of timely and effective information between PSA and relevant stakeholders.
4. Serve as primary advisor to the Director on all aspects of program operations. Provide advice on the identification and resolution of complex and novel issues related to prerelease screening and risk assessment, drug testing specimen collection, release services, defendant supervision and courtroom support, behavioral health assessment and treatment, forensic toxicology and quality assurance. Recommend strategies and approaches to resolve issues, advising on implications of internal and external factors.
5. Oversee and direct long- and short-range program planning and evaluation functions for PSA program operations. Assess the need for, design and implement planning and evaluation methodologies. Determine goals and objectives and translate PSA program priorities into specific program outcomes. Identify external considerations such as economic, political or technological factors that affect PSA programs and integrates them into the planning process. Direct the development and application of performance-based evaluation techniques to measure operational effectiveness in achieving established goals and objectives.
6. Manage resources allocated to PSA operations programs. Determine projects and programs to be undertaken, based on analysis of conflicting and competing demands and available resources. Anticipate changes in PSA program priorities and recommends response that is effective without compromising current programs. Seek opportunities for cost efficiency and maximum return on investment of resources.
7. Direct the performance of multidisciplinary studies or other special projects to address issues in pretrial services, especially those affecting PSA programs. Assure the development of feasible alternatives that address issues such as cost and time frames. Oversee the continuing analysis of trends and developments in pretrial services in both the superior and federal court systems, nationwide. Identify best practices and direct evaluation of them for possible replication at PSA. Anticipate and integrate into the planning process relevant external factors such as social, economic and political issues.
8. Supervise directly or indirectly key professional and administrative staff; oversee organizational development and assignment of work. Hold managers and supervisors accountable for establishing and accomplishing annual objectives and enforcement of federal equal employment and training requirements. Assure that results are achieved, and that goals and objectives are communicated and understood. Evaluate individual and collective performance. Oversee the design and implementation of equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action and training programs for PSA. Develop and foster a working environment that encourages the coordinated and continuous focus of staff on goals and objectives and assures the full utilization of all staff.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
4. May be required to successfully complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not already completed
5. Must provide written narratives on each of the (ECQs) and (PTSs)
6. Your application packet must not exceed 20 pages to include your resume, the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Excess pages will not be considered, if documents exceed page limits.
7. Financial Disclosure required
8. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation, and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
9. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice
10. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Telework: PSA supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework based on supervisory approval and in accordance with the Agency's telework policy.
Virtual Position: This position is NOT eligible for remote work.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees.
Your application should demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in SES position such as:
- Leading the work of an organizational unit;
- Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
- Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance;
- Supervising the work of employees, developing policy and other executive functions.
To meet the minimum qualification requirement for this position, your application must show evidence that you possess the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications, listed below.
If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.
Professional/Technical Qualifications:
1.Skill in management of criminal justice, law enforcement, court-related or comparable programs, including integration of strategic planning, program evaluation, budget administration, human resource management and technology management with program operations.
2. Demonstrated skill in written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences and demonstrated ability to interpret complex program policy and technical information to a variety of audiences.
3. Comprehensive managerial experience and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a diverse staff of professional and administrative personnel; establish and enforce expected performance levels to ensure alignment with Agency's strategic objectives; and create a work environment that encourages innovation and creative thinking.
Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications:
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
ECQ 1, Leading Change: This core qualification measures the ability to bring about strategic change, within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2, Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3, Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results, by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.
ECQ 4, Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to acquire and manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5, Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
**If you are a current or former SES member OR a graduate of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and your ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualification Review Board (QRB), you are only required to provide a narrative to the Professional/Technical Qualification listed in the vacancy announcement. Also, current or former SES members must include with your application a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your appointment to SES. CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificate.
Non-SES members must submit a narrative for each of the Professional/Technical Qualifications and the 5 Executive Core Qualifications.
Your application package must not exceed 20 pages to include your resume, the narrative to the Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQs) and/or the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), if applicable.
Education
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For this position, PSA is using the Traditional Method to evaluate applicants based on a resume and narratives addressing each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQ). Applicants who meet the ECQs, PTQs will be considered basically qualified for this position.
An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will evaluate these basically qualified applicants to determine the best qualified. Category Rating is used to evaluate applicants using three categories (Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified) to determine the degree to which applicants meet requirements and to identify those who will be referred for further consideration. If the selectee is being initially appointed to the SES, his/her ECQs must be reviewed and approved by a Qualifications Review Board convened and managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, duties performed and salary information.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Your application packet must not exceed 20 pages include your resume, the narrative to the Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQs) and Executive Core Qualification (ECQs), if applicable.
- Current or former SES member, must a copy of your recent SF-50 verifying your appointment to the SES.
- OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program graduate must submit of your OPM Qualifications Review Board certification, if applicable
- Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
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
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (09/13/2024) to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Office of the Director at (202) 220-5586 or Tara.Stoney@psa.gov to obtain instructions on how to submit an alternative application.
Next steps
Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
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