Hybrid Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer (Unit Chief) bei Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC

Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer (Unit Chief)

Department: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: The Division of Defendant Engagement and System Support (DESS) is recruiting for a Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer (Unit Chief) who independently works to ensure that unit goals and objectives are met. If you enjoy working with criminal justice stakeholders and want to promote public safety, this job is for you! This is a secondary law enforcement position for eligible applicants (See the Requirement Section).

Major Duties:

• As a Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer (Unit Chief), you will: 1. Manage a unit responsible for one or more of the following functions: diagnostic, assessment and investigation services; drug testing specimen collection; defendant supervision; assessment and case planning for persons charged with violations of criminal, traffic and regulatory codes; monitoring of compliance with release conditions and preparation of reports to judicial officers; and quality assurance programs for defendants awaiting trial and/or sentencing in D.C. Superior Court and/or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. 2. Conduct routine evaluations of unit operations to identify opportunities to strengthen unit and Defendant Engagement and System Support's (DESS) policies and procedures; Participate in the development of policies, and guidance for the Defendant Engagement and System Support. 3. Manage subordinate staff working under the direction of team supervisors. Plan and assign work, delegate responsibility, and establish priorities. Administer leave policies and programs in accordance with affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and collective bargaining requirements. Counsel employees on performance and administrative issues. Interview candidates for positions and recommend or take personnel actions. Establish performance standards and evaluate performance and overall effectiveness in meeting unit, and agency goals and objectives. 4. Develop and implement required policies and procedures for unit planning and administration, ensuring that unit parameters and standards are met. Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of services. Recommend evaluation measures for the unit. Produce or oversee the production of a variety of statistical and narrative reports on unit activities; defendant population, to include defendant progress; and similar issues. Develop projections of unit needs and participate in resource planning and budget development. Perform budget development and execution activities for the unit, assuring that resources are acquired and managed in accordance with relevant policy and procedures. 5. Provide oversight to ensure quality assessment and assurance protocols are implemented to determine the effectiveness and or efficiency of unit programs and services and identify means of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of unit services. 6. Represent PSA in forums relating to Unit programs. Serve as liaison with judges, local and federal agencies, and members of the community, the U.S. Attorney's Office and defense attorneys on matters relating to the unit or Defendant Engagement and System Support. Provide reports and information explaining unit policy. Develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for partnerships with other organizations. Work in conjunction with other units and coordinate functions across unit offices. 7. Develop contract specifications, statements of work and other pre-award documents for unit contracts. Participate in the pre-award process and in final selection of contractors. Recommend contract actions, such as modification or termination, and work with staff of the Office of Finance and Administration to effect action. Integrate contractor-provided services with those provided by in-house staff, manage contracts and assure compliance with requirements. 8. Implement policies and procedures to ensure that court documents, reports, recommendations and other information for the court are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and are responsive to established requirements. Ensure that staff attends judicial proceedings, testify as required and provide assistance to court officers in areas related to PSA and/or unit policy. Personally testify on unprecedented or controversial cases, explaining PSA and/or unit policy and defending recommendations. 9. Oversee automated systems used within the unit and ensure that staff correctly applies rules of confidentiality in maintenance, protection and release of records consistent with policy and regulatory mandates. Identify problems with systems or changes needed for unit support and recommend changes to information technology staff.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic professional requirements, and specialized experience requirement below. Basic Professional Requirement: This position requires a four year degree in behavioral or social science or other related disciplines appropriate for the position; OR a combination of education and experience that provides you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; OR four years of appropriate experience that demonstrate that you have knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; AND Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience supervising and/or managing staff in the delivery of pretrial diagnostic, supervision or treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system; directing and managing staff to ensure that all assigned work is completed timely and accurately; and regular communication with internal and external PSA stakeholders. NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (07/22/2025) to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Defendant Engagement and System Support at (202) 220-5586 or [email protected] to obtain instructions on how to submit an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-22