Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

Qualifications:
To qualify for a position of Deputy Chief Probation Officer Type II at JSP-14, 15, or 16, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and possess the following years of specialized experience with at least one year of experience in a U.S. Probation management, supervisory, or specialist position.

• JSP Grade Level: 14 - Years of Specialized Experience: 6
• JSP Grade Level: 15 - Years of Specialized Experience: 7
• JSP Grade Level: 16 - Years of Specialized Experience: 7

Specialized Experience:

• Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of offenders in community corrections or pretrial programs is required.
• Experience in closely allied fields such as education guidance counselor, social worker, caseworker, psychologist, substance abuse treatment specialists, and correctional researcher may constitute a portion of the specialized experience.
• Experience as a police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal, or similar position, other than criminal investigation experience, does not meet the requirements of specialized experience.

Education Substitutions:
Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate study in one of the social sciences may be substituted for one year of the specialized experience; or completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in one of the social sciences or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree may be substituted for two years of the specialized experience. Note: A degree that relies primarily upon credit for life experience rather than academic course work is not considered qualifying for substitution of educational experience for actual work experience under this section.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of and experience in the operations and management of federal probation and/or pretrial services. Knowledge of federal judiciary strategic plans, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, applicable statues and case law, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated application of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) in community supervision.
• Project Management experience with the ability to lead major change initiatives and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of PACTS and DSS reports and must demonstrate how data has been used to access trends and implement improvements in their current position.
• Proven skills in problem solving, resources management, and staff motivation. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to analyze relevant information and make recommendations for improvement.

Personal Characteristics:
The successful candidate will be an adept leader and motivator with ability to effectively lead people and manage change, possess tact, good judgement, poise, and initiative, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. The successful candidate must be flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities, effectively delegate and be conscientious about detail and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will also have or possess:

• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups to provide information, facilitate meetings, and influence decision-makers.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, foster high ethical standards, and demonstrate integrity in meeting the district's vision, mission, and goals. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Charter for Excellence and exemplifies such in day-to-day behavior.
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships and exhibit a leadership/management style that builds consensus, trust, and confidence from staff.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to assume and delegate responsibility; to manage and work with management staff, other members of the Court family, the bar, and the public; to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; and to build collaborative, interdependent, and supportive teams.