Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer Staff Skills Development Specialist
| Court Name/Organization: | New York Southern Probation Office |
| Overview of the Position: | Come join one of the most active and influential federal courts in the United States. The U.S. Probation Office for the Southern District of New York is looking for a U.S. Probation Officer Staff Skills Development Specialist. This vacancy is open to current U.S. Probation Officers and U.S. Pretrial Services Officers. This Specialist will manage a caseload that includes a significant proportion of individuals under supervision/defendants of a specialized type and serve as local experts on cases of this type. In addition to this, the incumbent performs duties as a resident authority on staff training and is responsible for program development and enhancement in this area. |
| Location: | New York, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 07/12/2024 - 07/26/2024 |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 29 |
| Salary: | $97,177 - $157,947 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | http://probation.nysd.uscourts.gov/human-resources |
| Announcement Number: | 2024-09 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Staff Skills Development Specialist manage a caseload that includes a significant proportion of individuals under supervision/defendants of a specialized type and serve as local experts on cases of this type. These specialties may include sentencing guideline specialist, drug and alcohol treatment specialist, mental health specialist, special offender specialist, intensive supervision specialist, location monitoring specialist, workforce development specialist, and other similar specialties. Staff Skills Development Specialist must carry a caseload. Officer specialists may guide the work of probation services officer assistants and other staff. In addition to the Staff Skills Development Specialist's regular duties as a U.S. Probation Officer, the incumbent performs duties as the resident authority on staff training and is responsible for program development and enhancement in this area.
Qualification
Required Qualifications: To qualify for the position of Staff Skills Development Specialist, an applicant must have a minimum of three years specialized experience as a U.S. Probation Officer or U.S. Pretrial Services Officer. At least one year must be at a CL-28 level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to develop programs and curriculum
- Ability to analyze the effectiveness of training and workshops
- Provide support and mentorship
- Ensure compliance with internal and national policies
- Contributions to a district or the Federal Probation or Federal Pretrial Services System
General Experience
Must be a current U.S. Probation or Pretrial Services Officer
Benefits
- Paid Annual & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employer subsidized Health Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Vision/Dental Insurance
- Retirement Benefits Plan (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit Subsidy Program (pursuant to eligibility requirements)
- Pre-tax benefit programs
Miscellaneous
Important Notice: The incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years, and as deemed necessary by the Chief U.S. Probation Officer for reasonable cause, subject to subsequent fitness for duty evaluations. A minimum of 40 hours of training is expected annually. This position may require some travel. Must have a valid driver’s license. If an office vehicle is not available incumbent is required to use personal vehicle. Reimbursement for gas mileage is authorized. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay. The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the job announcement, which action may occur without prior written notice or other notice.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit one PDF document that includes: a resume, cover letter, and an Application for Federal Employment (AO78). The Application for Federal Employment (AO78) can be downloaded from: https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ao078.pdf. Your cover letter must indicate the position for which you are applying, including the vacancy number, describe your interest in the position, and your experience developing and implementing educational and/or training programs and curriculums. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages.
Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. Please include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your application to: Personnel@nysd.uscourts.gov
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.