Chief Probation Officer

The chief probation officer is under the administrative direction of the Chief District Judge of the district court and is directly responsible for the administration of the probation and pretrial services office. Together with the clerks of the bankruptcy and district courts, the chief probation officer also has oversight responsibility for the district's consolidated administrative services: budget and finance; space and facilities; procurement; information technology; and human resources.

Required: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Three years of progressively specialized experience* Three years of substantial management experience *Three years of specialized experience is mandatory and does not permit any substitutions. Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of offenders in community correction or probation/pretrial programs is required. Experience as a police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal, or similar position does not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor's degree has been granted. Substantial Management Experience: Substantial management experience is high-level administrative experience that provided a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology and human resources functions, and long and short-range planning. Court Preferred Skills: A master's degree in a closely related field such as social sciences or management; Substantial knowledge of, and experience in, the operations and management of federal probation services; Knowledge of Federal Judiciary strategic plans, policies, and procedures; the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, applicable statutes, and case law; and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and re-entry initiatives which clearly link to current and future operations and activities; An understanding of the Judiciary's decentralized administrative model; Ability to interact and communicate effectively with judges, the legal community, law enforcement, corrections, and service providing agencies; Experience leading teams, managing budgets and financial plans, leading large multifaceted projects, evaluating work processes and organizational impact, and planning and implementing organizational change; Skill in using vision and innovation to lead; building confidence and inspiring others to perform at a high level; adapting to change and achieving results under challenging conditions; Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions; and Excellent analytical and writing skills.