Job Description
Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Overview
Accepting applications.
Open & closing dates: 11/13/2025 to 12/05/2025
Salary: $88,621 to $115,213 per year (Pay scale & grade GS 12)
Location: 1 vacancy in the following locations: Lexington, KY; Cumberland, MD; Memphis, TN; Prince George, VA.
Remote job: No Telework eligible. No Travel Required 50% or less - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues. Relocation expenses reimbursed. Appointment Type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Competitive.
Promotion potential: 12
Job family (Series): 0610 Nurse
Supervisory status: No. Security clearance: None. Other Drug test: Yes. Bargaining unit status: No.
Announcement number CO-2026-0025 Control number 850065800
Eligibility
This job is open to:
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Clarification from the agency
Current Federal Employees nationwide
Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement Eligible)
Surplus and Displaced (CTAP or ICTAP) Federal Employees in the local commuting area
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
Current and Former Land Management Eligibles under Public Law 114-47
Military Spouse under Executive Order 13832
Duty Location: To Be Determined During Selection; FCC Petersburg, VA, FCI Memphis, TN, FMC Lexington, KY, FCI Gilmer, WV or FCI Cumberland, MD
Duties
Serves as the Regional Nurse Consultant, Medical Asset Support Team (MAST), for the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) correctional facilities located within the assigned Region.
Assigned at an institution within the Region, and will be required to travel to any of the institutions within the Region to assist in patient care, training of other nursing staff, peer review, recruitment, nursing education, technical assistance or follow-up evaluation on clinical or administrative nursing issues identified by Program Review, Joint Commission, the American Correctional Association (ACA), the Chief Nurse / Central Office, the Regional Health Services Administrator (RHSA), the Regional Medical Director (RMD) or other internal or external reviews, when indicated.
Provides nursing expertise and leadership throughout the Region, assisting in the assessment of current patient care delivery systems and making recommendations for improvements, based on evidence-based practice.
Maintains an up-to-date and thorough knowledge of all Health Services Policies, BOP National Formulary, BOP Policies affecting Nursing services, BOP Clinical Practice Guidelines, Joint Commission Accrediting Standards and Central Office guidance.
Responsible for the quality and appropriateness of comprehensive nursing care provided to patients.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs' correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) : These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must :
- Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP / ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
Qualifications
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements :
Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration for verification at the time you apply.
All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process. This process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.
In addition to the Basic Requirements:
Education / Experience: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
OR At least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are :
Experience developing a corrective action plan, providing training and implementing that plan to promote patient safety and improved clinical outcomes.
Experience in leading or participating in an accreditation and/or program review audit in order to evaluate the effectiveness of operations for a variety of health care programs.
Experience in conducting root cause analyses and policy or procedure change implementation via the Plan-Do-Check-Act model.
Experience in writing nurse-based protocols and procedures that reflect appropriate community standard and utilization of the full scope of nursing practice.
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.
Education: See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
Only if education is a requirement / substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and / or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional information
The representative rate for this position is $97,458 per annum ($46.70 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment Section
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.
Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques', three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account / resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.
NOTE: Pay rates are based on Rest of the U.S. but could change depending on the location of the position.
DIVISION: HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION, CENTRAL OFFICE, Washington, D.C.
DUTY LOCATION: TO BE DETERMINED DURING SELECTION - FCC Petersburg, VA, FCI Memphis, TN, FMC Lexington, KY, FCI Gilmer, WV OR FCI Cumberland, MD
Probation
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
your performance and conduct.
the needs and interests of the agency.
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Exceptions may apply. See 5 CFR part 11.
Expectations
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If your selections are not supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application :
Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
Your responses to the eligibility questions;
Your responses to the online assessment;
Your supporting documentation, if required.
Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Competencies / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The following Competencies / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required :
Ability to apply clinical nursing skills using knowledge of evidence-based clinical nursing practices and nursing protocols.
Ability to develop, interpret and apply nursing policy and program management.
Ability to communicate orally and present information in a manner which is understood by the targeted audience.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Knowledge of external medical accrediting standards, federal, state and local government regulations.
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Required documents
Failure to provide legible required documents and / or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration. If uploading documentation, do not identify / save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified / saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.
Veterans' Preference Documentation :
Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility.
DD-214 : Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).
SF-15 : If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow / widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit :
A completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" AND all required documentation identified on the SF-15.
NOTE: A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veteran's Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation. For a copy of the most current SF-15, Click Here.
If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information : (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) and the character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and (3) any qualifying service / campaign / expeditionary medals.
Resume : Resume (includes name and contact information) limited to 2 pages showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.)
To receive credit for experience contained in an application, the experience must be documented :
Reflecting start date and end date in month / year format (MM / YYYY) AND
Include the number of hours worked per week.
College transcript : includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable).
NOTE: If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.
SF-50 : Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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