Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to organize, plan, direct, and review the work of team members.

Ability to provide program management analysis, advice, and assistance.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to meet and deal with others in performing leader work.

Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To determine your eligibility for a primary law enforcement position, indicate whether you meet the following age requirement: I am under age 37; OR, after subtracting the months of Federal Service worked in a primary law enforcement/firefighter position, I am less than age 37; OR I am a veterans¿ preference eligible, I am older than age 37 and am requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 11:

Qualifying experience for the Lead Electronic Monitoring Specialist at the GS-11 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-301-09 level for one year. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled as a Lead Electronic Monitoring Specilaist. Examples of specialized experience include installing and removing electronic monitoring devices used to monitor offenders; performing general maintenance of equipment; and performing processing and support duties for an electronic monitoring program or similar program that required knowledge of the basic principles and concepts of probation and parole. Specialized experience includes work to plan, direct, control, and recommend administrative and human resource management functions for the staff, set guidelines and performance standards, and plan, direct, control, and lead work assignments for the technicians to ensure appropriate coverage and client support.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION : Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, at an accredited/pre-accredited institution, that demonstrates the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements, and completion of the selective placement factors.

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency

Lead Electronic Monitoring Specialist, GS-0301-11

Announcement Number:	OC-18-044-DEU-AH	Application Deadline:	05/24/2018
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	05/10/2018
Salary Range:	Min: 68036.0 - Max: 88450.0	Location Notes:	Washington, DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	11
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crimes, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the District of Columbia's community? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's (CSOSA) has an opening for a Lead Electronic Monitoring Specialist to join our dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to support the fair administration of justice.
A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crimes, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the District of Columbia's community? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's (CSOSA) has an opening for a Lead Electronic Monitoring Specialist to join our dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to support the fair administration of justice.

Notes:

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Office of Community Supervision & Intervention Services (OCSIS), High Risk Intervention Coordination Unit, High Risk Containment Strategies Division, (HRCSD).

If you would like to learn more about CSOSA, we encourage you to visit our website at www.csosa.gov.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Because this position is covered under Law Enforcement Officer retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

CSOSA uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Office of Community Supervision & Intervention Services (OCSIS), High Risk Intervention Coordination Unit, High Risk Containment Strategies Division, (HRCSD). If you would like to learn more about CSOSA, we encourage you to visit our website at www.csosa.gov. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Because this position is covered under Law Enforcement Officer retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. CSOSA uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Duties:

Incumbent leads a team of employees performing work at the GS- 09 level. Incumbent performs limited human resource management functions such as approving leave for a few days or for emergencies only; resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official; informing employees of available employee benefits, services, and work-related activities; informing the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and recommending/requesting related actions, such as: assignments, reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews, performance appraisals, awards, and recognition.

Implements the provisions of the electronic monitoring program and makes recommendations for program or process improvements. Functions as a technical authority in the implementation of the full range of electronic monitoring program support activities. Resolves an extensive range of program support issues and problems.

Monitors compliance and reports irregularities to offender supervision personnel. Monitors, prepares, and/or tracks program-specific information. Compiles and conducts statistical analysis of program data and prepares recurring and ad hoc reports. Prepares reports regarding program needs, benefits of the electronic monitoring program, and recommended program and process improvements to supervisor.

Incumbent leads a team of employees performing work at the GS- 09 level. Incumbent performs limited human resource management functions such as approving leave for a few days or for emergencies only; resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official; informing employees of available employee benefits, services, and work-related activities; informing the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and recommending/requesting related actions, such as: assignments, reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews, performance appraisals, awards, and recognition. Implements the provisions of the electronic monitoring program and makes recommendations for program or process improvements. Functions as a technical authority in the implementation of the full range of electronic monitoring program support activities. Resolves an extensive range of program support issues and problems. Monitors compliance and reports irregularities to offender supervision personnel. Monitors, prepares, and/or tracks program-specific information. Compiles and conducts statistical analysis of program data and prepares recurring and ad hoc reports. Prepares reports regarding program needs, benefits of the electronic monitoring program, and recommended program and process improvements to supervisor.
Installs electronic equipment, ensuring that it works properly. Performs tests and makes adjustments as necessary. Removes electronic monitoring equipment and returns to inventory.

Remains up -to- date on the latest trends and technology in electronic monitoring. Researches, tests, and analyzes new system of equipment and systems. Provides analysis and recommendations or alternatives.

Monitors equipment functionality and Global Position System (GPS) reports for equipment failure and identifies need for review and/ or action. Troubleshoots technical problems or concerns reported by program personnel or the offender population. Investigates and resolves equipment problems with vendor assistance. Performs general maintenance on the equipment as required.
Installs electronic equipment, ensuring that it works properly. Performs tests and makes adjustments as necessary. Removes electronic monitoring equipment and returns to inventory. Remains up -to- date on the latest trends and technology in electronic monitoring. Researches, tests, and analyzes new system of equipment and systems. Provides analysis and recommendations or alternatives. Monitors equipment functionality and Global Position System (GPS) reports for equipment failure and identifies need for review and/ or action. Troubleshoots technical problems or concerns reported by program personnel or the offender population. Investigates and resolves equipment problems with vendor assistance. Performs general maintenance on the equipment as required.