United States Courts
Education and Sentencing Practice Specialist
United States Courts, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Details for Education and Sentencing Practice Specialist
Court Name/Organization: U.S. Sentencing CommissionOverview of the Position: The U.S. Sentencing Commission is looking for an Education and Sentencing Practice Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for developing and delivering training programs for probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges on the federal sentencing guidelines and related sentencing issues. This position requires relocation to the Washington D.C. metro area and requires moderate to frequent travel within the 50 states and territories of the United States.Responsibilities
Delivering online and in-person training of federal probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges on federal sentencing guidelines.Developing visual training materials on federal sentencing.Provide guideline application assistance to federal probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges through the Commission's "Helpline."Work collaboratively with all Commission staff to create effective training programs.Represent the Commission at professional conferences.Participating with multi-disciplinary staff policy teams that focus on developing proposed sentencing guideline amendments.Completing other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of ESP, the Director of ESP, or by the Staff Director.Qualifications
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college in criminal justice or a related field.Applicants must have a minimum of four years' experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.Applicants must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the previous level in the federal service.Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact successfully with outside constituents and agency staff at all levels.Mandatory Requirements:Knowledge of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 and the functions of the Commission.Expertise in federal sentencing guideline application.Demonstrated aptitude as a trainer or instructor.Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels as well as with key individuals in a variety of other federal organizations and interest groups.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following areas of experience:Experience as a federal probation officer, prosecutor, or defense attorney.Experience as a trainer or instructor.Experience in developing instructor-led training programs and materials.Experience with techniques of assessing training needs for training programs.Conditions of Employment
This position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service.All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection.Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship or, for noncitizens, proof of authorization to work in the United States.The Commission participates in E-Verify and will confirm your authorization to work in the United States.A background security investigation is required for all selectees.All new Commission employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.All new Commission employees are required to serve a one-year probationary period.Applicant must relocate to the Washington DC Metropolitan area.How To Apply
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and if available, provide a recent job performance evaluation and college transcripts. Applicants will also need to complete the online occupational questionnaire. All applications must be submitted at www.usajobs.gov.The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Court Name/Organization: U.S. Sentencing CommissionOverview of the Position: The U.S. Sentencing Commission is looking for an Education and Sentencing Practice Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for developing and delivering training programs for probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges on the federal sentencing guidelines and related sentencing issues. This position requires relocation to the Washington D.C. metro area and requires moderate to frequent travel within the 50 states and territories of the United States.Responsibilities
Delivering online and in-person training of federal probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges on federal sentencing guidelines.Developing visual training materials on federal sentencing.Provide guideline application assistance to federal probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and federal judges through the Commission's "Helpline."Work collaboratively with all Commission staff to create effective training programs.Represent the Commission at professional conferences.Participating with multi-disciplinary staff policy teams that focus on developing proposed sentencing guideline amendments.Completing other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of ESP, the Director of ESP, or by the Staff Director.Qualifications
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college in criminal justice or a related field.Applicants must have a minimum of four years' experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.Applicants must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the previous level in the federal service.Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact successfully with outside constituents and agency staff at all levels.Mandatory Requirements:Knowledge of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 and the functions of the Commission.Expertise in federal sentencing guideline application.Demonstrated aptitude as a trainer or instructor.Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels as well as with key individuals in a variety of other federal organizations and interest groups.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following areas of experience:Experience as a federal probation officer, prosecutor, or defense attorney.Experience as a trainer or instructor.Experience in developing instructor-led training programs and materials.Experience with techniques of assessing training needs for training programs.Conditions of Employment
This position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service.All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection.Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship or, for noncitizens, proof of authorization to work in the United States.The Commission participates in E-Verify and will confirm your authorization to work in the United States.A background security investigation is required for all selectees.All new Commission employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.All new Commission employees are required to serve a one-year probationary period.Applicant must relocate to the Washington DC Metropolitan area.How To Apply
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and if available, provide a recent job performance evaluation and college transcripts. Applicants will also need to complete the online occupational questionnaire. All applications must be submitted at www.usajobs.gov.The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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