Correctional Program Specialist, (Curriculum Developer)

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-11: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Graduate Education: Major study--correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position.

GS-12: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this level.

OR Experience: GS-11 & GS-12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.

Experience must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully.

This includes:(1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions;(2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and (3) training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives.

This experience must have been gained in an administrative position, or in other positions that included the successful direction, or assistance in the direction of, an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-11: Knowledge of and skill in needs assessment, task analysis, course design specifications, development planning, curriculum management and project management.

Knowledge of training manual construction and design.

Knowledge of adult teaching and learning theories, procedures and methodologies required to develop and deliver appropriate instruction and training programs for a variety of programs for a variety of programs in the correctional field.

GS-12: Experience using a variety of correctional programs necessary to develop curriculum, materials, and training programs.

Experience in formulating needs assessment, task analysis, course design specifications, development planning, curriculum management and project management.

Experience in identifying flaws in program areas and recommending solutions to resolve issues through the development of curriculum.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: GS-11 Only: Have a combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and 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.** Major Duties:

Responsible for the identification of training needs and the development of training methodologies to meet those needs.

Responsible for planning, developing, writing and revising lesson plans, visual aids, and pre/post exams.

Works with management to develop Labor Management relations, leadership and executive courses for supervisors, managers, human resources, and executive staff.

Designs and develops curriculum materials, program delivery and media support to provide the most effective instructional programs.

Provides field support assistance and technical expertise to institution staff on implementation, delivery and evaluation of developed curricula that are delivered locally.