Cook - Institution jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Cook - Institution follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods for service in an institutional setting. May create and update menus, help with grocery items inventory and kitchen, equipment maintenance. Being a Cook - Institution may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Cook - Institution works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Cook - Institution typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Institution Administrator (Warden)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    This position is located at the Federal Detention Center, Philadelphia, PA. Under the general direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent serves as the Warden providing administrative oversight and direction over programs within the Institution.

    This job is open to
    Federal employees - Competitive service

    Current or former competitive service federal employees.

    Senior executives

    Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

    Clarification from the agency

    Applications will be accepted from qualified, current federal civil services employees. Also eligible are (1) a current/former career SES appointees, (2) alumnus of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, or (3) current GS-14 or 15 federal employees who can demonstrate the mandatory technical qualifications for the position.

    Duties

    As the SES Warden at the Federal Detention Center, Philadelphia, PA, the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of a federal prison, the mission of which is the safekeeping, care, protection, discipline, programming, and release of more than 917 inmates charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States. Many of these inmates have complex sentences and have compiled serious records of institution misconduct which indicate they require stringent security measures. Under the general direction of the Regional Director, incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for carrying out the directives of the federal courts and the Attorney General. Incumbent is responsible for all administrative functions of the institution, including planning and coordinating all programs related to security, discipline, etc., and developmental issues with regard to federal inmates. To receive serious consideration, applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in senior management position(s).

    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the 3-week Introduction to Correctional Training Techniques Program at Glynco, Georgia.
    You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
    After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
    You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes.
    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
    Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
    Qualifications

    MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: To be qualified for this position, applicants must be able to show progressively responsible experience in a correctional environment which has demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties such as training subordinates in the specific duties related to their function in the institution, coordinating and directing operations and programs in a correctional setting or at the national level, evaluating performance of institution operations and the effectiveness of programs in relation to the inmate population. This experience must have been gained through the direction or assistance in the direction, of an entire correctional program or major phase of a correctional program.

    Education

    This position does not have an education requirement.

    Additional information

    You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Upon appointment, you are required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278. You must provide the information annually after appointment. Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

    The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career SES employee (Title 5) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.

    OPM is required to review the ECQs of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a written statement addressing the 5 ECQs listed above.

    Unless you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible or reinstatement into the SES or have successfully completed an SES-Career Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs to receive consideration for this position.

    Benefits
    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Applicants will be evaluated based upon how they have addressed the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the resume, as well as responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific MTQ listed above. To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to exercising leadership in each of the five competencies. A concise executive summary must show where and when the qualifications were obtained, the organizational setting in which the experience was acquired. ECQ narratives must demonstrate relevant experience that address the leadership competencies. Completed ECQs must not to exceed 2 pages per ECQ.

    1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision

    2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building

    3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

    4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management

    5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.

    Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information.

    Applicants must utilize the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model when writing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)
    Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
    Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
    Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
    Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

    You may preview questions for this vacancy.

    Required Documents

    Resume showing relevant experience. In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date.
    You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation (within the last 13 months).
    Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) Form which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade; competitive service appointment; tenure group; status or SES reinstatement eligibility; and salary (within the last 13 months).

    Failure to provide these documents will result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.

    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.

    How to Apply

    You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position requires the completion of the SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All required supporting documentation MUST be received by Ken Lockley by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via mail, e-mail or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded). Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact Ken Lockley at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing of the announcement. Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W. Room 748, Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: nlockley@bop.gov Phone: 202-514-8188.

    Agency contact information
    Ken Lockey
    Phone

    202-514-8188

    Email

    nlockley@bop.gov

    Address

    JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
    320 First Street, N.W. 7th floor
    Washington, District of Columbia 20534
    United States

    Next steps

    Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the resume, ECQs, and MTQ, or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status resulting in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, your ECQs must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position. We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQ outlined in this announcement before you start the application process.

    We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.

    You will receive email notifications after each step of the application process has been completed. To automatically receive these notifications via email, your USAJOBS profile must be setup to do so. Alternatively, you must log in to your USAJOBS profile to receive application status updates. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:

    Upon receipt of your application.
    Upon minimum qualification determinations.
    After the certificate is issued.
    After final selection is made.
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Line Cook
  • Pretty Girls Cook
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for experienced Prep/Line Cooks to join our kitchen staff. In this position, your principal goal will be to prepare quality meals that meet the chef’s exact specifications. Note that th...
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Cook
  • Wesley Enhanced Living
  • Media, PA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #5 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Hiring Immediately! The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare meals for our resi...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Cook
  • Our Team
  • Essington, PA FULL_TIME
  • Come Join our Denny’s Team! Whether you are a seasoned Cook or just beginning! Let us help advance your Career. A Denny’s Cook follows set recipes and brand standards all while maintaining a clean and...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Cook
  • Hampton Inn - Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Opportunity: Cook Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Your Gr...
  • 18 Days Ago
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Cook
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Haverford, PA FULL_TIME
  • Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 6th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the specia...
  • 18 Days Ago
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