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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist)Department of JusticeJustice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemOverview
##### Open & closing dates
11/21/2019 to 12/06/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 09 - 11
##### Salary
$53,154 to $80,912 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryWhy work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? You can have a
meaningful career with an agency that truly values a diverse
workforce. You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry
level jobs to senior management positions. We protect public safety
by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment
in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry
programming. Employees at correctional facilities perform
correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesFunctions as a Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist (DATS) within a
Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.Provides direct services, individual therapy and/or group
counseling, drug education, residential and/or non-residential
treatment services which focuses on the rational behavioral therapy
model of drug abuse treatment and criminality.Responsible for the education of prison staff about drug abuse, drug
abuse treatment and the local prison program.Administers eligibility and psycho-social assessments as the basis
for individual treatment planning.Attends meetings with supervisors, other drug treatment DATSs, the
unit team, etc., to share information, knowledge, ideas, and
recommendations for the drug abuse treatment participant.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent
is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the
institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all
others required by this position and are performed on a regular and
recurring basis.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential11
#### Job family (Series)
0101 Social Science- RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The
ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service
employees with selection priority over other candidates for
competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in
writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP
consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1)this
vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the
instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well
qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy
all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate
equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established
category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility
with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your
separation personnel action form. Additional information about
ICTAP eligibility is at: Click HereThe Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible
surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the
Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates
for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice
component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or
displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive
selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP
eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this
announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification
requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the
Highly Qualified category using established category rating
criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of
CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information
about CTAP eligibility is at: Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following:Basic Requirements:A. Degree - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work
in the behavioral or social sciences.ORB. Combination of education and experience - that included at least
24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social
sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the
behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown
in A above.Evaluation of Education: Courses, such as sociology,
correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political
science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related
social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the
24-semester-hour requirement.Evaluation of Experience - Experience must have been gained
in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal
justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required
diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social
or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of
social rehabilitation.ANDIn addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, you must
have:EducationGL-09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a master’s degree OR master’s or equivalent
graduate degree.GS-11: Three years of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral
degree.Graduate Education must have been in corrections or a related field,
such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social
work, or other course work related to the position.ORExperienceYou must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent
in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in
federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have
equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications 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:GL-09:
Experience in developing and providing multi-session
presentations or lectures to groups.
Experience in preparing reports which required analyzing data
from multiple sources.
Experience in providing group and individual substance abuse
treatment services in a correctional population.
Experience developing discharge reports and follow-up treatment
for inmates who are releasing to the community.
GS-11:
Experience performing comprehensive evaluations on substance
abusers.
Experience conducting assessments and testing instruments as
needed or recommended by the Drug Abuse Treatment Coordinator.
Experience utilizing cognitive behavioral treatment techniques.
Experience in developing substance abuse treatment plans for
offenders or individuals in a drug treatment program.
ORCombination of Education and ExperienceGL-09 and GS-11:Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and
specialized experience may be used to meet total experience
requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount
required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience.
This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to
perform the major duties of this position as described above.ANDSelective Factors:Applicants applying for this position, MUST possess one of the
following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the
Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for this position.GL-09:
12 semester hours of graduate course work in clinical
psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including
three (3) semester hours as an intern/practicum student in a
clinical treatment setting.
OR
12 months, full-time, professional experience in treating (i.e.,
developing treatment plans, conducting individual and group
therapy) individuals with mental health and/or substance use
disorders.
GS-11:
24 semester hours of graduate course work in clinical
psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including
six (6) semester hours as an intern/practicum student in a
clinical treatment setting.
OR
24 months, full-time, professional experience in treating (i.e.,
developing treatment plans, conducting individual and group
therapy) individuals with mental health and/or substance use
disorders.
NOTE: All applicants must clearly address this professional
experience in their resume to be found qualified.If applicable, credit will be given for paid or 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.EducationSee Qualifications Section for education requirements, if
applicable.ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized
experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as
verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be
uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you
apply and MUST include identifying information to include School
Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All
academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or
university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation
status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click
Here.Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education
requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at
the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign
QualificationsIf you are selected for this position and qualified based on
education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of
education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript
prior to your first day on duty.Additional informationIn accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been
established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of
Prisons institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and
have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an
SF-50 to verify prior coverage.Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting
the maximum age of 37. Please refer to the Required Documents
Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate
veteran eligibility.Special Conditions of Employment Section:Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a
pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and
background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must
satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.All applicants not currently working in an institution will be
required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions
of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized
to carry a firearm.The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must
be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing
office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be
administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a
70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further
employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails
to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score.
Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current
BOP employees.Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional
Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is
required.Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life
of the certificate.NOTE: A 17% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S)
WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES. UPON COMPLETION OF
THE RECRUITMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT, RETENTION INCENTIVES MAY BE
INITIATED.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category
Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your self-reported
responses to the assessment questions during the application
process, your application will be placed into one of three
categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category. Your
resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine
whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting
documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the
online assessment questionnaire.NOTE: Candidates within the top quality category and who are
eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority
over non-veteran preference eligibles.If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the
type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.
Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the
category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be
Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of
non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected
disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest
qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for
this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)
are required:GL-09 and GS-11:
Ability to conduct group and individual counseling.
Knowledge of psychological problems associated with drug
addiction.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.
To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYes- Required Documents
Veterans' Preference Documentation: Veterans must demonstrate
that they have been discharged or released from active duty
under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have
received either an honorable or general discharge). Certificate
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214 indicating type
of discharge); or other official documentation (e.g.,
documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary
medal).
If you are currently on active duty, a statement from the
appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following
information: Name, Rank, Branch of Service, Active Duty time,
Projected Separation Date and type of anticipated discharge must
be provided.
If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or
widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or
the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you SHOULD
submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for
10-Point Veteran Preference", and the other required
documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to
support your preference claim. Documentation to support a
disability must reflect the overall evaluation or
percentage disability rating. Veterans must also demonstrate
that they have been discharged or released from active duty
under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have
received either an honorable or general discharge).
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
In order to receive credit for experience contained in a resume,
your employment history must be documented in month/year format
(MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include
the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this
format may result in disqualification.
A college transcript which includes the School Name, Student
Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). (Note: If you
are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be
required prior to your first day).
SF-50 for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.
Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in
removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading
documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a
special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be
identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in
mail service, applicant application errors, etc.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyHow do I Apply for this Position if I am a Current Public Health
Service Commissioned Officer?
Submit a complete/detailed resume or curriculum vitae.
Address selective factor, if required.
Resume or curriculum vitae must contain all information listed
in the Qualifications Section.
Submit supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, certification,
registration, and/or license, if applicable).
Your completed application packet must be submitted to the
Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time
(EST), on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You must
include the last four digits of your social security number and the
vacancy announcement number on your application packet. DO NOT
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON-LINE.How do I Apply for this Position if I am a Current Public Health
Service Commissioned Officer and want to enter the competitive
service?Refer to the information below.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: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional
forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required
Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job
announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to
provide the required information and/or materials will result in
your application not being considered for employment.Claiming Veterans Preference? If yes, you MUST claim preference
on-line during the application process and upload documentation to
support preference claimed. Failure to claim Veterans Preference
or provide supporting documentation may result in you not receiving
appropriate consideration during the assessment process.Required supporting documentation must be electronically
uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the
Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on
the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Supporting
documentation for announcements with an application limitation
MUST be uploaded the same day you apply, as these positions may
close earlier than stated in the announcement.Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please
contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number
listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the
alternate application procedure.Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
E-Mail: GRA-HRM/ConsolidatedStaffingUnit@bop.gov
Phone: 972-352-4200Agency contact informationCSUPhone972-352-4200EmailGRA-HRM/ConsolidatedStaffingUnit@bop.govAddressJUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsWe will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application
process has been completed. Applicants will be notified via e-mail,
to the e-mail address registered in USAJOBS. The referral
certificate or list of eligibles will then be issued to the
selecting official for further consideration. The Human Resource
Office may then contact you for an interview if they wish. We
expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing
date of the announcement.Applicants referred on a certificate of eligibles may receive an
Inquiry of Availability (OF-5 Form)via e-mail, mail or a telephone
inquiry from the local Human Resource Department. Applicants MUST
complete the OF-5 form and return it to the Human Resource
Management Office or contact the Human Resource Department
telephonically or via e-mail. Applicants MUST also telephone the
Human Resource Department during normal business hours to schedule
an interview. Failure to either return the form or contact the
Human Resource Department will result in a loss of consideration for
the position.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INEL (ineligible)
or NCND (ineligible due to missing supporting documents). Requests
for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail
to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held
responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in
mail service, applicant application errors, etc.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
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or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
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An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
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An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
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Financial suitability
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New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/552398400. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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