Summary
This position is located in the D.C. Superior Court, Family Court-Court Social Services Division (CSSD) and is classified under law enforcement . The incumbent works in coordination with the Deputy Director and Director in providing leadership and guidance across the region; serves as an experienced member of the branch responsible for cases assigned and designated to appropriate satellite offices based on criteria established for all satellite offices and police service areas.
This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency
All eligible District of Columbia Courts Agency Employees (refer to Policy 0210 and 0200)
Duties
The incumbent in this role leads one of two (2) supervision Regions which house four (4) pre-trial and post-disposition probation supervision teams stationed in satellite offices uniquely located throughout the city.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES:

• Works in coordination with the Deputy Director and Director in leading the Division with a specific focus on maintaining state of the art case management, services coordination, community supervision, youth programming and other Division-wide programmatic development.
• Serves as an experienced member of the senior management team lending assistance and support toward the accomplishment of system-wide objectives to the development of line managing leaders.
• Provides recommendations for services necessary to address the needs of the youth and family, and community supervision as well as additional activities relative to other assigned goals and objectives consistent with the mission of CSSD.
• Interacts with the judiciary, juvenile justice stakeholders and other court systems staff to achieve cooperative relationships and ensure proper workflow across satellite offices and supervision teams.
• Directly supervises Supervisory Probation Officers and director reporting support staff .
• Identifies trainings, orientations, and team building exercises appropriate for the development and ongoing enhancement of skills among assigned staff and fosters a work environment that is effective, supportive, and rewarding.
• Analyzes existing and emerging statutory measures to ensure policies, procedures and practices driving juvenile case processing support day-to-day activities.
• Provides technical assistance to the Deputy Director and Director in the development and improvement of policies, standard operating procedures (SOP) and practices as well as provide recommendations for staff development consistent with the duties defined for the Division.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• This position is classified under law enforcement system.

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Human Services, Business or Public Administration, plus six (6) years of experience in a human/social service program geared toward children, adolescents and their families and three (3) years managing staff. Successful completion of the District of Columbia Courts Management Training Program is equivalent to one year. Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven.Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

• Benefits
  A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  This is not a federal position.
  The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs:Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
  Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
  http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
  The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
  Annual Leave:New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
  Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
  In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month.
  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 You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements.Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

• Benefits
  A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  This is not a federal position.
  The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs:Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
  Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
  http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
  The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
  Annual Leave:New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
  Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
  In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month.
  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.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  1. Resume
  2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
  3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or diploma)
  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.
• How to Apply
  To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
  Agency contact information
  G. Brandon
  Phone
  202-879-8159
  Email
  Jobs@dcsc.gov
  Address
  District of Columbia Courts
  Moultrie Building
  500 Indiana Avenue, NW
  Washington, District of Columbia 20001
  United States
  Next steps
  Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or diploma)
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.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Agency contact information
G. Brandon
Phone
202-879-8159
Email
Jobs@dcsc.gov
Address
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request