Duties
Investigates the background of criminal offenders to identify factors that determine their level of risk related to public safety utilizing a risk/needs assessment actuarial. Assesses the offenders' need for assistance, develops a supervision plan, sets priorities, makes appropriate referrals to social service programs, and monitors their progress while under supervision pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the releasing authority.
Attends judicial conferences and provides formal written and oral testimony at court and the United States Parole Commission hearings pertaining to offenders under the incumbent's supervision. Based on an independent evaluation of circumstances, the incumbent produces timely and accurate written reports and makes oral representations to the designated decision-makers, to include recommendations to Judges or the United States Parole Commission regarding the disposition of assigned cases.
Performs case management services for individuals referred to program resources. Tracks social services program participation through an automated case management system.
The incumbent will be required to conduct criminal record checks using a variety of criminal justice databases (i.e., NCIC III, WALES, JUSTIS, SENTRY) to verify that offenders are wanted and/or have committed a new criminal offense while under supervision. The incumbent, while under the supervisor's direction, will contact and coordinate with law enforcement partners to assist in the execution of warrants.
Performs case management services to individuals assigned, such as gathering, compiling, updating, and maintaining data for selected case files. Interviews various program participants, and makes telephone and written inquiries to update case data at periodic intervals. Tracks and manages interventions and offender's participation in community-based programs via an automated case management system.
Identifies appropriate social service assistance programs for criminal offenders and works with community partners to provide services that focus on decreasing recidivism rates.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated according to the extent and quality of experience, education, and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume, online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses will be evaluated against the knowledge, skills, and abilities and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. The assessments measure the critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Communication
- Program Development
- Reasoning
- Writing
Required Documents
You must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
-Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process)
- Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
- Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal)
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
- If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Kiran Dasti at 202 220-5765 or kiran.dasti@csosa.gov to obtain an alternative application.
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of highly qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official, and you will be notified via email if this occurs. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.