Senior Deputy Assistant Director for Workforce Development and Organizational Learning

The Senior Deputy Assistant Director (SDAD) for Workforce Development and Operational Learning in the Human Resource Management Division serves as the Bureau's senior executive responsible for the governance, integration, and strategic direction of all national workforce development, training, leadership development, employee development, and employee wellness and psychological health systems. The position provides enterprise-level leadership over the full continuum of workforce learning, development, and resilience for a nationwide correctional workforce operating across approximately 120 federal correctional facilities, six (6) regional offices, two (2) staff training centers, nationwide residential reentry sites, a major office complex in Grand Prairie, TX, and the Central Office in Washington, DC. The incumbent ensures all workforce development and organizational learning functions operate as a unified enterprise that supports institutional readiness, organizational resilience, and long-term workforce sustainability.

The incumbent leads the Bureau's national training and development governance structure by establishing Bureau-wide training policy, directing the Workforce Development and Operational Learning Strategy, and ensuring alignment with federal personnel and training requirements, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) expectations, national training standards, and government-wide workforce development and wellness priorities. The incumbent determines national standards for instructional systems, curriculum governance, leadership development frameworks, employee development programs, wellness and psychological health initiatives, national instructor certification, and enterprise training modernization. Ensures all policies are legally defensible, aligned with federal personnel and training requirements, and consistently implemented across all institutions and regions.

The incumbent provides executive oversight of national training centers, national instructor cadre governance, the learning management system (LMS), blended learning and e-learning initiatives, and national training compliance and reporting systems. Sets enterprise performance expectations, ensures training reliability and quality, and directs modernization of training systems and instructional technologies. The incumbent leads the Bureau's national training, leadership development, employee development, wellness, and organizational learning functions.

This position does not have an education requirement.

Applicants will be evaluated based upon how they have addressed the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within the resume. The ECQs describe the skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are

in addition to the specific MTQ listed above. To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to the five ECQS. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information.

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You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Upon appointment, you are required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278.

You must provide the information annually after appointment. Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career SES employee (Title 5) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment.

In addition, individuals entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQ of the position, but do not need to address the ECQs if you: 1.

Are currently serving under a career SES appointment; 2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or

1. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided.

The selected individual will be subject to further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II".

If you have not completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase 11", you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position. If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment. Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years "primary" law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position.

To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with "primary" coverage.

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: [email protected] Phone: 202-307-0495.

Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience.

Your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date. Provide certification of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs).

You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation. Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) Form which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade; competitive service appointment; tenure group; status or SES reinstatement eligibility. All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume. Failure to provide these documents will result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.