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Summary This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES. Responsibilities The Senior Deputy Regional Director for the Northeast Region serves as a full assistant to the Regional Director, who has the overall responsibility for supervising and managing Federal Prison System facilities and activities in the region, comprised of numerous institutions. Additionally, incumbent ensures extensive community service operations are carried out in the region through community programs staff and contract facilities. Incumbent evaluates programs in the area assigned and based on studies, research, review of reports and observations, recommends changes to meet requirements and goals. Primary duties of the Senior Deputy Regional Director include reporting on all problems and potential problems relating to operations in the regional office and field installations, communicating regularly with various Bureau senior executive staff in connection with the operation and management of regional facilities, and evaluating programs in the areas assigned and recommending changes to meet requirements and location-specific and agency goals. In addition, the Senior Deputy Regional Director assists the Regional Director in the operation of the regional office in the development and implementation of plans, policies, and programs for regional management, including the allocation of financial and manpower resources. Further, the incumbent has oversight responsibility for ensuring institutions within the region are actively and effectively offering qualified reentry programming that complies with federal law and regulation requirements. In doing so, the incumbent frequently consults with representatives of various criminal justice components at all levels, and may serve as an expert consultant, providing assistance to state and local officials on a wide variety of correctional administrative issues. The Senior Deputy Regional Director often confers regularly with U.S. District Judges with respect to issues of mutual concern, relating to both conditions of confinement and individual inmate cases. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be considered. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: To be qualified for this position, applicants must be able to show progressively responsible experience in a correctional environment which has demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties such as training subordinates in the specific duties related to their function in the institution, coordinating and directing operations and programs in a correctional setting or at the national level, evaluating performance of institution operations and the effectiveness of programs in relation to the inmate population. This experience must have been gained through the direction or assistance in the direction, of an entire correctional program or major phase of a correctional program. Education This position does not have an education requirement. Additional Information You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Upon appointment, you are required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278. You must provide the information annually after appointment. Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career SES employee (Title 5) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQ of the position, but do not need to address the ECQs if you: 1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment; 2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or 3. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided. The selected individual will be subject further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.