Probation Administrator

Summary

***This position is designated as a secondary law enforcement position for the purposes of retirement coverage under the law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement provisions. For persons currently covered by the LEO retirement provisions, this position meets the provisions for continuation of LEO retirement coverage. The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug screening and updated background investigations every five years.***

Major duties

The Probation Administrator position is in the Department of Program Services (DPS), Probation and Pretrial Services Office (PPSO), National Program Development Division. The incumbent provides oversight of program and project implementations involving multiple teams who deliver PACTS360 to federal probation and pretrial services staff. The incumbent performs difficult assignments under general supervision with full responsibility for specific activities associated with a program, project, or service. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Developing, executing, and evaluating strategies to support probation and pretrial services staff through IT implementation processes targeting specific audience groups and using a variety of communication channels. Developing and executing IT implementation and PACTS360 change management strategies. Developing program strategy, vision, and roadmaps while working with various stakeholders, including contractors and AO staff. Analyzing data, monitoring trends, and making recommendations for improving the effectiveness of mission-critical functions of federal defendant supervision and investigations, and people under supervision. Providing coordination of national IT application programs supporting probation and pretrial services. Providing technical assistance and coordinating training programs and user acceptance testing. Identifying risk and risk mitigation strategies for the PACTS360 implementation. Overseeing assigned staff on temporary duty assignments (Wave Coordinators), including recruiting, interviewing, and selecting new implementation team members, executing onboarding activities, setting expectations, managing time and attendance, reviewing development of implementation materials, monitoring interactions with districts, and performing annual evaluations.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience identifying, prioritizing, and communicating business requirements for probation and pretrial services IT systems.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.