Correctional Institution Administrator (Warden)

Full Job Description

This position is located at the United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy, KY.

Under the general direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent serves as the Warden providing administrative oversight and direction over programs within the institution.

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. Major Duties:

As the SES Warden at the United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy, KY, the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of a federal prison, the mission of which is the safekeeping, care, protection, discipline, programming, and release of more than 1,318 inmates charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States.

Many of these inmates have complex sentences and have compiled serious records of institution misconduct which indicate they require stringent security measures.

Under the general direction of the Regional Director, incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for carrying out the directives of the federal courts and the Attorney General.

Incumbent is responsible for all administrative functions of the institution, including planning and coordinating all programs related to security, discipline, etc., and developmental issues with regard to federal inmates.

To receive serious consideration, applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in senior management position(s).