Hearing Examiner

About the role

The purpose of this position is to preside as a quasi-judicial officer, hearing cases from Federal, D.C., & international transfer treaty statutes to evaluate prisoners for parole release, continued incarceration, or revocation. The incumbent will prepare pre/post hearing summaries based on personal interviews with prisoners, victims, & witnesses, review official court files, & legal documents, & will make final decisions/recommendations to decision makers, for or against parole & revocation. To qualify for the position of Hearing Examiner, at GS-0930-14 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Examining evidence presented at hearings to make legal and factually accurate findings or recommendations; 2) Applying laws or guidelines governing probation or parole to make case decision recommendations for final decision makers; 3) Presiding over administrative hearings related to the detention of prisoners where evidential standards are applied; AND 4) Reviewing foreign criminal judgments or sentences for convicted U.S. citizens returned from other countries pursuant to international treaties. Time-in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/18/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

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