Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor (HVAC Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

Supervises inmate workers involved in new construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of the institution’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Performs routine preventive maintenance on systems that operate continuously. Uses measuring instruments and tools, works from blueprints and drawings, and plans and lays out work to ensure materials and related items meet code requirements. Maintains security and control of the work area, including key and inmate accountability. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; correctional responsibilities take precedence and are performed regularly.

Requirements

  • Meet the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to supervise and Aptitude for work with prisoners screen-out elements.
  • Receive at least half of the total possible points in the applicant assessment and provide detailed resume information supporting the assessment responses.
  • Possess an EPA-approved Section 608 Technician Certification, either Type I and Type II or Universal; a copy must be uploaded with the application. Current BOP employees in WS-5306 positions are considered to meet this selective factor.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation, including NCIC and credit checks.
  • Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
  • Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia.
  • For CTAP or ICTAP selection priority, meet program eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit the specified supporting documentation.
  • Applicants above the maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to an institution position who have prior federal law-enforcement coverage must submit an SF-50 verifying prior coverage; qualified preference-eligible veterans may be exempt from the maximum age.
  • Applicant must have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate ability to perform the position’s duties.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inmate workers performing new construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of institutional HVAC systems.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on continuously operating systems.
  • Use measuring instruments and tools required for the work.
  • Work with blueprints and drawings and plan and lay out work.
  • Ensure materials and related items meet code requirements.
  • Maintain security and control of the work area, including key and inmate accountability.
  • Help maintain the security of the institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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