Summary
The Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer will be responsible for leading, promoting, and executing initiatives to achieve organizational goals and objectives with a focus on leadership, evidence-based practices, and wellness and safety. The Deputy Chief Probation Officer is a second-in-command position that acts as the "alter ego" to the Chief Probation Officer, therefore, a strong collaborative relationship is required.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open until filled. This posting is for one vacancy with four possible locations.
Duties
A Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer performs duties and responsibilities such as the following:
- Participates in the organization and management of the office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts, and institutions, and the effective supervision of probationers.
- Assists in the development of a strategic planning process to define goals and objectives for the organization. Implements short and long-term planning initiatives via policy and programs to achieve agency strategic goals and objectives with measurable outcomes and specific timelines for completion.
- Assists the Chief Probation Officer with making operating decisions, including review of budget allocations, developing policies and strategies, and initiating new programs.
- Assists in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of comprehensive results-oriented evidence-based programs, practices, and policies.
- Ensures that statutes, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to federal offenders'/defendants' presentence, postconviction supervision, and pretrial matters are applied and followed.
- Reviews and analyzes reports to identify problems, trends, and other issues. Analyzes data collected to formulate solutions to problems which includes modifications to existing and development of new policies, procedures, and/or administrative practices.
- Manages, develops, and mentors staff including establishing standards, performance management, addressing disciplinary actions, recommending new hires, personnel actions, terminations, and identifying training needs.
- Fosters teamwork and collaboration among supervisors and staff to achieve common goals. Assists in promoting and maintaining office culture and conditions that encourage staff loyalty, teamwork, enthusiasm, inclusion, and morale.
- Facilitates, mediates, and negotiates complex and sensitive matters with judges, Chief Probation Officer, supervisors, and staff.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. probation offices and other components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional and social service agencies.
- Monitors community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents.
- Participates with the Chief on budget, procurement, space and facilities, finance, and human resources matters.
- Participates in public relations that explain probation/pretrial, supervised release and other correctional services to the community.
- Occasionally, deputy chief probation officers may perform the duties of a probation or pretrial services officer or supervising probation or pretrial services officer.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Travel is required to other probation offices in the district on a regular basis and further travel may be required by the Chief Probation Officer.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- The selectee will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, periodic background reinvestigation (every five years), and may be subject to subsequent fitness-for duty evaluations as deemed necessary by the Chief U.S Probation Officer for reasonable cause and at any time.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
- Employees of the U.S. District Court are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct of Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review at https://www.uscourts.gov/.
- Position will require travel.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
To qualify for a position of Deputy Chief Probation Officer Type II at JSP-14, 15, or 16, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and possess the following years of specialized experience with at least one year of experience in a U.S. Probation management, supervisory, or specialist position.
- JSP Grade Level: 14 - Years of Specialized Experience: 6
- JSP Grade Level: 15 - Years of Specialized Experience: 7
- JSP Grade Level: 16 - Years of Specialized Experience: 7
Specialized Experience:
- Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of offenders in community corrections or pretrial programs is required.
- Experience in closely allied fields such as education guidance counselor, social worker, caseworker, psychologist, substance abuse treatment specialists, and correctional researcher may constitute a portion of the specialized experience.
- Experience as a police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal, or similar position, other than criminal investigation experience, does not meet the requirements of specialized experience.
Education Substitutions:
Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate study in one of the social sciences may be substituted for one year of the specialized experience; or completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in one of the social sciences or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree may be substituted for two years of the specialized experience. Note: A degree that relies primarily upon credit for life experience rather than academic course work is not considered qualifying for substitution of educational experience for actual work experience under this section.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in the operations and management of federal probation and/or pretrial services. Knowledge of federal judiciary strategic plans, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, applicable statues and case law, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated application of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) in community supervision.
- Project Management experience with the ability to lead major change initiatives and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Thorough understanding of PACTS and DSS reports and must demonstrate how data has been used to access trends and implement improvements in their current position.
- Proven skills in problem solving, resources management, and staff motivation. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to analyze relevant information and make recommendations for improvement.
Personal Characteristics:
The successful candidate will be an adept leader and motivator with ability to effectively lead people and manage change, possess tact, good judgement, poise, and initiative, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. The successful candidate must be flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities, effectively delegate and be conscientious about detail and accuracy.
The ideal candidate will also have or possess:
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups to provide information, facilitate meetings, and influence decision-makers.
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, foster high ethical standards, and demonstrate integrity in meeting the district's vision, mission, and goals. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Charter for Excellence and exemplifies such in day-to-day behavior.
- Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships and exhibit a leadership/management style that builds consensus, trust, and confidence from staff.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities, projects, and deadlines.
- Ability to assume and delegate responsibility; to manage and work with management staff, other members of the Court family, the bar, and the public; to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; and to build collaborative, interdependent, and supportive teams.
Education
Bachelor's Degree.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit:
All required documents must be submitted in one PDF file to: kelly_fry@wvnd.uscourts.gov
Next steps
Only the most qualified individuals will be invited for a personal interview.
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