Chief U.S. Probation Officer

To qualify for the position of Chief Probation Officer JSP 16, 17, or 18, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and possess a minimum of three years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade level or its equivalent. For example, to qualify for JSP 16, at least one year of the required specialized experience must be at or equivalent to a JSP 15 or CL 31. Preference will be given to applicants with a master's degree and/or five years of specialized experience.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of offenders in probation, pretrial or community corrections programs is required. Experience as a police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal, or similar position may not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor's degree has been granted.

Substitution of Substantial Management Experience: Three years of substantial high level management experience may be substituted for the requirement that one year of specialized experience is at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (and may be part of the three years of specialized experience described above). If the person does not have three years of substantial management experience, then one of the years of specialized
experience must have been at or equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Substantial management experience is high-level administrative experience that provides a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology, human resources functions, and long and short-range planning. Possible titles indicative of this experience within the judiciary would include deputy chief probation officer, deputy chief, pretrial services officer, assistant deputy chief probation officer or assistant deputy chief, pretrial services officer.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Substantial knowledge of and experience in the operations and management of federal probation and pretrial services. Excellent organizational leadership and management skills. Knowledge of federal judiciary strategic plans, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, the Bail Reform Act of 1984 and applicable statutes and case law, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and re-entry initiatives which clearly link to current and future operations and activities. Experience and tenure in leading teams, managing budgets and financial plans, leading large multifaceted projects, evaluating work processes and organizational impact, re-engineering or creating new organizational models, and planning and implementing organizational change. Understanding of the judiciary's decentralized administrative model. Ability to effectively interact with judges, the legal community, and other law enforcement, corrections, and service providing agencies. Displays executive leadership skills, vision, and innovation.

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For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.