Job Details for Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer
| Court Name/Organization | New York Southern Probation Office |
| Overview of the Position | The Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (SUSPO) will be responsible for the supervision of a PSI team of U.S. Probation Officers as well as be a vital and active member of the managerial team of the agency. The chosen applicant will participate in the decision-making process affecting office operations and administration. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic member of the office and will have extensive experience in presentence investigations, the application of the sentencing guidelines, and the preparation of presentence reports and recommendations. The ideal candidate demonstrates investment in the success of coworkers, a positive attitude and ability to solve problems through collaboration. |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 05/02/2025 - 05/16/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 29 - CL 30 |
| Salary | $99,325 - $190,804 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://probation.nysd.uscourts.gov/human-resources |
| Announcement Number | 2025-05 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The SUSPO will be responsible for all phases of the PSI team operations including, but not limited to, case assignments, statistical verification that PSIs are properly logged into PACTS, quality control of PSI content and timeliness of disclosure, and addressing issues raised by the court. The SUSPO will be responsible for planning and scheduling job tasks, establishing work standards and priorities; and coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the team. This position requires the SUSPO to confer regularly with staff to provide direction and assistance in case situations and with general operational procedures; evaluate and address performance, behavioral, and time and leave issues; complete performance evaluations; and provide direction and assistance toward improving officers’ performance and skills, as well as officers’ career growth. The SUSPO will also be responsible for fostering positive work morale. In addition, this position requires organizing and conducting team meetings; attendance at management, supervisory, and court-related meetings; and participation in relevant professional development programs, as well as performing other duties as needed.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer at the CL 29 level, an applicant must have a minimum of three years specialized experience as a U.S. Probation Officer, with at least one year of experience at or equivalent to a CL 28. To qualify at the CL 30 level, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of specialized experience as a U.S. Probation Officer, with at least one year of experience at or equivalent to a CL 29. Only specialized experience earned in the federal probation system after receipt of a bachelor’s degree will be considered.
General Experience
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.
Specialized Experience
Progressively responsible experience that includes progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain:
- Skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees,
- The ability to exercise mature judgment,
- Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the judiciary unit involved, and
- Expertise in presentence investigations, the application of the sentencing
Employee Benefits
- Paid Annual & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employer subsidized Health Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Vision/Dental Insurance
- Retirement Benefits Plan (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit Subsidy Program (pursuant to eligibility requirements)
- Pre-tax benefit programs
Miscellaneous
The SUSPO will be responsible for all phases of the PSI team operations including, but not limited to, case assignments, statistical verification that PSIs are properly logged into PACTS, quality control of PSI content and timeliness of disclosure, and addressing issues raised by the court. The SUSPO will be responsible for planning and scheduling job tasks, establishing work standards and priorities; and coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the team. This position requires the SUSPO to confer regularly with staff to provide direction and assistance in case situations and with general operational procedures; evaluate and address performance, behavioral, and time and leave issues; complete performance evaluations; and provide direction and assistance toward improving officers’ performance and skills, as well as officers’ career growth. The SUSPO will also be responsible for fostering positive work morale. In addition, this position requires organizing and conducting team meetings; attendance at management, supervisory, and court-related meetings; and participation in relevant professional development programs, as well as performing other duties as needed.
Application Info
To be considered for this position, please submit one PDF document that includes: a resume, cover letter, and an Application for Federal Employment (AO78).
Your cover letter should be no more than three pages and address the following:
- Your experience as a leader in a professional organization.
- Your contributions to a district or the Federal Probation and Pretrial Services
- Internal candidates: What is your understanding of the current direction the office is headed and how does that align with your priorities and values.
- External candidates: Identify one or two priorities that separate a good presentence investigation from a great presentence investigation and provide an analysis of the additional value added.
Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. Please include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your application to careers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.