Trust Fund Program Specialist at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System – Seatac, Washington

About the opportunity

This position is located in the Trust Fund Department of a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility in Seatac, Washington. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, administration, and coordination of Trust Fund programs and operations at the facility. Primary duties encompass commissary services, Inmate Telephone services, Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) services, Inmate Deposit Fund services, Institution Warehouse services, and Institution Laundry and Clothing Issue services. Additionally, the role handles budgeting, accounting, and procurement functions within the department. As with all correctional institution employees, staff security responsibilities precede all others and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $71,686 to $92,503 per annum (PA).

Who can apply?

• Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D. if related.
• Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, involving work with Trust Fund network systems, TRULINCS administration, or providing guidance and training regarding Trust Fund programs.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate education and specialized experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Subject to a maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 (qualified preference-eligible veterans may be exempt).

Required documents

• Resume limited to 2 pages including name, contact information, and relevant experience with start/end dates in MM/YYYY format and number of hours worked per week.
• Legible college transcripts including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable).
• Unredacted copy of latest SF-50 if a current or former federal government employee.
• Veterans' preference documentation such as DD-214, SF-15, and required supporting letters if claiming preference.
• Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility if applicable.

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-09-07
• Application Close Date: 2026-09-15 at 11:59:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and instructions carefully.
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS.
• Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire and attach all required supporting documentation.
• Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments using the unique access link provided after submission.

Additional information

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening and credit checks.
• Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.