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Probation Administrator (Program Oversight Administrator)
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Salt Lake City, UT $90K – $168K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Social Science INFJINFPINTJINTP Operations
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This position is designated as a secondary law enforcement position for the purposes of retirement coverage under the law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement provisions. For individuals currently covered by the LEO retirement provisions, this position meets the provisions for continuation of LEO retirement coverage. Non-LEOs are eligible to apply for this position. The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug screening and updated background investigations every five years.
What You'll Do
- →The Administrative Office of the U.S.
- →Courts seeks a skilled and self-motivated Probation Administrator (Program Oversight Administrator) to join its team within the Department of Program Services, Probation and Pretrial Services Office (PPSO), Program Oversight and Support Division, Program Oversight Branch (POB).
- →This position reports to the POB Chief.
- →As a member of the PPSO team, the probation administrator provides national guidance and support to the system.
- →This position is primarily responsible for conducting cyclical office and sentinel event reviews, responding to congressional inquiries, and coordinating special investigations as needed.
- →Specialized duties include, but are not limited to: Providing national guidance and serving as an authority on national oversight, national probation and pretrial services policies and procedures, to include serving on policy-making working groups, facilitating focus groups, and serving as a point-of-contact for probation and pretrial services personnel.
- →Providing national guidance and serving as a team lead for probation and pretrial services offices reviews, including office review protocols compliance, demonstrating a knowledge of operational policies, procedures and evidence-based practices, identifying weaknesses and making recommendations to judges and court unit executives, and conducting appropriate follow-up.
- →Tracking and evaluating program data submitted by the offices reviewed, including trends on deficiencies and recommendations, referrals for and delivery of technical assistance and training, and the timeliness and comprehensiveness of action plans and status reports.
- →Evaluating individual cases for compliance review with national policies and procedures.
- →Developing and presenting guidance, coordinating and collaborating with staff in other areas to provide supportive training and assistance to the probation and pretrial services offices as it relates to specialized program areas and the implementation of evidence-informed supervision practices for both pretrial and post-conviction supervision.
- →Serving on PPSO policy-making groups, and applying knowledge related to pretrial services, presentence, and post-conviction supervision functions.
- →Responding to inquiries and correspondence from Congress, the Department of Justice, and the public.
- →Demonstrating the ability to communicate and collaborate with Court Unit Executives that fosters a successful learning environment.
- →Generalized duties include, but are not limited to: Providing staff support for the Judicial Conference Committee on Criminal Law to implement the provision of legislation affecting the federal probation and pretrial services system.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- ✓Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.
- ✓If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation.
- ✓Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/.
- ✓For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- ✓All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- ✓New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- ✓You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor.
- ✓Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
- ✓If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
- ✓The basic qualifications can be met in one of three ways: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Personality Fit
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