SummaryCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
DutiesHelp
Duties involve budget formulation and execution, financial management, management of procurement
and property functions, oversight of credit card program, and serves as the liaison for financial
matters with management and executive staff.
Responsible for operation and maintenance of an integrated system of financial services that
include accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement.
Responsible for exercising effective control over the financial resources.
Responsible for overseeing the direction and coordination of accounting operations which include
cash processing and voucher examination.
Develops, implements, and analyzes tools of evaluation for the financial management program.
Coordinates all activities associated with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), the
on-line computerized budgeting and accounting system, the off-line accounting system for the Bureau
of Prisons, the SENTRY Real Property System (SRPMS), the computerized real property system, the
SENTRY Property System (SPMS), and the computerized personal property system.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility
for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all
others required by this required for this position and are performed on a regular and recurring
basis.
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Conditions of employmentCareer Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
- Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
- A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
- Most recent performance appraisal, and
- Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
- See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
Key Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
QualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in
difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must
have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties
of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of qualifying experience are:
- Experience with accounting and budgeting principles, concepts, theories and practices, and
financial reporting agencies. - Experience monitoring cost center fund balances for the facility and keeping managers informed
of status of budgets. - Experience with budget formulation and execution, financial management, management of
procurement and property functions, oversight of credit card programs, and serves as liaison for
financial matters with management and executive staff.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you
must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the
application.**
EducationThere is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional informationIn accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
The representative rate for this position is $100,066 annually ($47.95 per hour)
Special Conditions of Employment Section:This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.
Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
BenefitsHelp
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
