The U. S. Sentencing Commission is seeking an Education and Sentencing Practice Helpline Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for providing guideline application assistance to federal probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges through the Commission's online and telephone "Helpline."

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide guideline application assistance to federal probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges through the Commission's telephone "Helpline." Coordinate and maintain the Helpline database to ensure consistency in answering questions and to help identify areas for Commission staff to emphasize in training programs. Work collaboratively to produce effective training programs for Commission staff, including drawing on relevant sentencing data and current Commission publications, as appropriate. Completing other duties as assigned by the Director of ESP.

Requirements

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college in criminal justice or a related field. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the previous level in the federal service. For example, one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level is required to qualify for appointment at the JS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible work experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable the individual to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Applicants must have demonstrated work experience related to the mandatory requirements listed below and must address the qualification requirements in an attached cover letter. Knowledge of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 and the functions of the United States Sentencing Commission. Expertise in applying the federal sentencing guidelines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently. Ability to answer questions effectively and anticipate issues from users of the helpline PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following areas of experience: Experience as a probation officer, federal prosecutor, or federal defense attorney. BENEFITS The Commission participates in the following federal benefits: Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program Federal Retirement Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Federal Leave Program In addition, the Commission participates in the Judiciary's Flexible Spending Program for dependent care, health care, and commuter reimbursement, and the government-wide Long Term Care Insurance Program, unemployment, and workers' compensation benefits. The Commission offers a monthly transit subsidy to employees who use mass transit to commute to and from work, subject to the availability of funds. The Commission offers alternative work schedules (AWS), which are fixed work schedules that enable full-time employees to complete the basic 80-hour biweekly work requirement in less than 10 workdays. The Commission is conveniently located next to Union Station on Capitol Hill, and is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Metro, and the MARC and VRE commuter trains. In addition to the federal benefits package, the Commission's location in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building offers various amenities such as a health unit, credit union, day care center, cafeteria, and free on-site fitness center. The Commission offers regular telework (not full-time) to employees in positions deemed eligible by the staff director and who meet the requirements of an approved telework arrangement in which an employee performs official duties at home or at an approved telework site. The Commission also offers training opportunities to employees through LinkedIn Learning, and the Judiciary's Online University, which offers academic credit and professional credit programs through web-based learning. These training tools assist Commission employees with taking online courses in a flexible way, by offering training courses in the areas of: staff training and development; credit toward undergraduate degree programs; continuing education and non-credit certificate programs; executive education; contract training; credit credentials courses for continuing professional education and credit for individuals who hold credentials and achieve certifications associated with several globally-recognized sponsored organizations.

Education

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college in criminal justice or a related field.

Contacts

• Address United States Sentencing Commission One Columbus Circle NE Suite 2-500 Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: Corinne Smith
• Phone: 202-502-4500
• Email: [email protected]