To qualify for a position of Chief Probation and Pretrial Services Officer JSP 14 through JSP 17, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and possess at least three years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade level or its equivalent. A master's degree or advanced degree is preferred.

Completion of three years in a position of substantial management experience may be substituted for the requirement that one of the three years of specialized experience must have been at or equivalent to the next lower grade level.

The three years of specialized experience is mandatory.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of offenders in community correction or pretrial programs is required. Experience as a police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal, or similar positions does not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor's degree has been granted.

SUBSTANTIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Substantial management experience is high-level administrative experience that provided a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology and human resources functions, and long- and short-range planning. Possible titles indicative of this experience outside the judiciary would include president or vice president in charge of several departments or offices, director or assistant director in charge of several departments or offices, or head manager or owner-operator of a medium to large company. Possible titles within the judiciary would include deputy chief probation officer, deputy chief pretrial services officer, assistant deputy chief probation officer, assistant deputy chief pretrial services officer, or deputy in charge.

COURT-PREFERRED SKILLS

A graduate degree in a closely related field received from an accredited university.

Previous management/leadership experience, education, or training relevant to U.S. Probation Office operations.

Substantial/high-level management experience in financial management, oversight of information technology and human resources functions, and experience in long- and short-range planning.

Excellent analytical and writing skills. Ability to analyze relevant information and prepare an accurate written summary of technical information in an organized, objective, clear, and concise manner.

Demonstrated commitment to and expertise in evidence-based practices and treatment, and in the development of organizational practices rooted in evidence-based principles to improve offender outcomes and reduce recidivism.

DESIRABLE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Successful candidates must be adept leaders and motivators; must be mature and highly organized; must possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative; and must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Ability to meet the public, work harmoniously with others, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are required. Must be flexible and conscientious about detail and accuracy. Must be able to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities and deadlines.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Each applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the United States

This position will require travel. If an office vehicle is not available, the incumbent is expected to use his/her personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage. The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines of probation officers, pretrial services officers, and officer assistants are available for public review at http://www.uscourts.gov (click on U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers/What Professional Standards Apply to Them/ Officer and Officer Assistant Medical Requirements).

If the selectee is currently in a federal hazardous duty position, mandatory retirement requirements apply.

Qualified candidates will be evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based on a review of the applicant’s relevant experience, education, and training. At the court’s direction, references and former employers (whether listed as references or not) of the final group of candidates may be called to seek information on past performance history.

The court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct that can be found at http://www.uscourts.gov (click on Rules and Policies/Codes of Conduct/Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees). Prior to appointment, applicants considered for this position may undergo a full field background investigation and a credit record check. Incumbent may be subject to updated background investigations every five years.