Correctional Institution Administrator (Complex Warden)

Summary

This position is located at the Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, CA. Under the general direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent serves as the SES Complex Warden providing administrative oversight and direction over programs within the institution.

Duties

• As the SES Complex Warden at the Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, CA, the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of a federal prison, the mission of which is the safekeeping, care, protection, discipline, programming, and release of more than 3119 inmates charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States. Many of these inmates have complex sentences and have compiled serious records of institution misconduct which indicate they require stringent security measures. Under the general direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for carrying out the directives of the federal courts and the Attorney General. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative functions of the institution, including planning and coordinating all programs related to security, discipline, etc., and developmental issues with regard to federal inmates. To receive serious consideration, applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in senior management position(s).

Qualifications

This position uses a resume-only application process. To meet the minimum qualification requirements, your resume must clearly demonstrate possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) relevant to the position. The resume must not exceed two pages; resumes longer than two pages will not be considered. Your resume should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments that reflect the required qualifications. If your resume does not provide sufficient evidence that you meet these qualifications, you may not receive further consideration. A panel may evaluate whether you meet the ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: To be qualified for this position, applicants must be able to show progressively responsible experience in a correctional environment which has demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties such as training subordinates in the specific duties related to their function in the institution, coordinating and directing operations and programs in a correctional setting or at the national level, evaluating performance of institution operations and the effectiveness of programs in relation to the inmate population. This experience must have been gained through the direction or assistance in the direction, of an entire correctional program or major phase of a correctional program.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position. You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution. You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the 3-week Introduction to Correctional Training Techniques Program at Glynco, Georgia.

Education

This position does not have any education requirements.

How to apply

You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All required supporting documentation MUST be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via USAJOBS (uploaded). Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: [email protected]