Supervisory Correctional Specialist

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 5 - Corrections in Billings, Montana. The Supervisory Correctional Specialist will manage a detention/corrections facility and provide oversight of programs and accountability for program operations services. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Maybe Authorized Major duties: As Supervisory Correctional Specialist, GS-0006, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Provides technical guidance, assistance and supervision in planning, developing, and coordinating detention/correctional programs; maintains liaison and working relationships with Federal, Tribal, state, local, contractor, and other partner organizations regarding correctional operations and program needs. Assesses and monitors detention/correctional operations, evaluates ongoing activities, identifies operational, staffing, and security concerns; and adjusts work assignments and resources as necessary to support safe, secure, and efficient operations. Conducts detention/correctional program reviews and remediation; evaluates staffing needs and operational requirements; and coordinates, reviews, approves, and documents training and other corrective actions supporting the detention/correctional mission. Supervises and monitors offenders in detention/correctional institutions or community-based treatment or rehabilitation settings and oversees activities related to facility security, inmate custody, movement, searches, transportation, classification, and accountability. Ensures detention/correctional programs and services are carried out in accordance with applicable Federal regulations, Departmental and Bureau policy, operational standards and local procedures. Performs first-line supervisory responsibilities over correctional staff, including assigning and evaluating work; establishing performance expectations; providing guidance, coaching and feedback; approving leave; identifying training and development needs; addressing employee performance and conduct issues; and resolving employee complaints and grievances in accordance with applicable policies and requirements. Supports crisis-management, emergency-response, and institutional-security activities, including the prevention, response, documentation, and follow-up of serious incidents within detention/correctional operations.