Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Regional Director)

Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Regional Director)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES.

Major Duties:

• The Senior Deputy Regional Director for the Northeast Region serves as a full assistant to the Regional Director, who has the overall responsibility for supervising and managing Federal Prison System facilities and activities in the region, comprised of numerous institutions. Additionally, incumbent ensures extensive community service operations are carried out in the region through community programs staff and contract facilities. Incumbent evaluates programs in the area assigned and based on studies, research, review of reports and observations, recommends changes to meet requirements and goals. Primary duties of the Senior Deputy Regional Director include reporting on all problems and potential problems relating to operations in the regional office and field installations, communicating regularly with various Bureau senior executive staff in connection with the operation and management of regional facilities, and evaluating programs in the areas assigned and recommending changes to meet requirements and location-specific and agency goals. In addition, the Senior Deputy Regional Director assists the Regional Director in the operation of the regional office in the development and implementation of plans, policies, and programs for regional management, including the allocation of financial and manpower resources. Further, the incumbent has oversight responsibility for ensuring institutions within the region are actively and effectively offering qualified reentry programming that complies with federal law and regulation requirements. In doing so, the incumbent frequently consults with representatives of various criminal justice components at all levels, and may serve as an expert consultant, providing assistance to state and local officials on a wide variety of correctional administrative issues. The Senior Deputy Regional Director often confers regularly with U.S. District Judges with respect to issues of mutual concern, relating to both conditions of confinement and individual inmate cases.

Qualifications: The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be considered. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below. 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.

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. NOTE: This position requires the completion of the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). 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: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: BOP-HRM-SES-S@bop.gov Phone: 202-307-0495.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-05