Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor (HVAC Foreman)
About The Position
Supervises inmate workers performing 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 over other duties and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. Applicants must pass screening requirements related to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and a credit check. Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry about misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to determine authorization to carry a firearm. Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia, is required. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur during the life of the certificate.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements: ability to supervise and aptitude for work with prisoners.
- Receive at least one half of the total possible points on the assessment and provide detailed resume information supporting the assessment responses.
- Possess either EPA-approved Section 608 Technician Certifications Type I and Type II, or an EPA-approved Section 608 Technician Certification Universal. A copy of the certification must be uploaded with the application; current BOP employees in WS-5306 positions are considered to have met this selective factor.
- Satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC-related screening, and credit check.
- Complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions if not currently working in an institution, as required for authorization to carry a firearm.
- Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia.
- Comply with the maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, unless an applicable exception applies. Applicants above the maximum age with prior federal law enforcement coverage must submit an SF-50 verifying coverage; qualified preference eligible veterans may be exempt.
Responsibilities
- Supervise inmate workers involved in HVAC system construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance.
- 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, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence and recurring regularly.
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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
