Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Duties

Reviews legislations, federal and state regulations, executive orders, National Institute of Stands and Technology (NIST) guidelines, and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies/initiatives to ensure the BOP’s compliance as it pertains to inmate computer and telephone calling programs. Serves as technical expert and source selection board member through the procurement of multimillion dollar contracts. Provides training, participates in problem resolution and testing of systems and interacts with contractors and subcontractors on system issues. Develops electronics and communications systems to meet the changing needs of the BOP’s Trust Fund programs for inmates including security related requirements. Assists the Trust Fund program managers in ensuring that electronic and communications systems at new sites are correct and the systems are properly installed and functioning per specifications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. OR Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of the qualifying specialized experience are: GS-12: Experience interacting with BOP officials, those from other agencies and contractors to ensue efficient problem free operation of a nationwide system. Experience which demonstrates the ability to master the understanding of the BOP and government wide telecommunications policies, procedures, and programs. Experience with knowledge and ability to modify standard practice and adapt techniques to solve a variety of complex problems associated with new projects. GS-13: Experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of state-of-the-art technology in the field of electronics, communication, data transmission, and the related security features necessary for operations within a correctional environment. Experience in serving as a team/group leader in researching, installing, and maintaining sophisticated and evolving telecommunication systems. Experience in monitoring installation and inspecting and performing acceptance tests on new or modified communications and electronic systems. Experience in developing and preparing instructional documentation and instructing others regarding industry laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines related to complex telecommunication systems. 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.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Contacts

• Address JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS Consolidated Staffing Unit 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 United States
• Name: CSU
• Phone: 972-352-4200
• Email: [email protected]