Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience You must have at least One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience that demonstrates knowledge of internal and/or external reviews and audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures within a correctional program area. Experience in conducting research to include identifying issues to examine, determining the methodology to apply, analyzing data, and employing relevant computer and statistical tools and communicating the findings to management officials. Experience in database management systems to track performance measures, problems and weaknesses, program evaluation, and compliance with established policy and regulatory requirements. Experience in communicating effectively with institutional staff, department heads, executive level staff, Regional and Central Office staff, outside government entities and stakeholders on issues relating to an organization's audit and review process. 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.**
What are the Major Duties of this Position? Position is located in the Bureau of Prison's (BOP) External Auditing Branch (EAB) in Central Office. Provides management in the areas of American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audits. Serves as a liaison for contact with external auditing agencies such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Monitors Institution Character Profiles (ICP) and Pilot Initiatives. Acts as management's representative and is responsible for ensuring management's position and rationale are clearly articulated by ensuring the proper officials are involved are fully prepared for their role in the audit. Coordinates relations with external governmental and non-governmental agencies authorized to conduct program audits of the BOP. Reviews all program audit review findings and results from conferences, on-site visits, and other available information. Identifies the issues/significant risk areas to examine; determines the methodology to apply; analyzed the data; develops solutions or correction action plans and communicates findings.