Facility Services Assistant (Facilities Assistant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Memphis, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing the administrative control necessary to manage the Facilities office. The role coordinates budget data and information to keep an updated budget account for the department. The Facilities Assistant maintains up-to-date information regarding the status of work requests, work orders, and B&F projects. They also assist in monitoring the progress of all construction projects at the institution. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
  • Experience working with automated systems, Word Processing, and other approved software systems.
  • Experience maintaining a department budget and accurate records.
  • Experience demonstrating the ability to provide administrative control sufficient to manage an office.
  • Must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria.
  • Must be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies.
  • Must submit the appropriate documentation to support CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • Must be under the age of 37 at the time of appointment, unless exempt due to prior federal law enforcement coverage.
  • Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
  • Must satisfactorily pass National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check screening requirements.
  • Must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution and seeking authorization to carry a firearm.
  • Must successfully complete the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques', a three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior federal law enforcement coverage may exempt candidates from the maximum age requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Providing the administrative control necessary to manage the Facilities office.
  • Coordinating budget data and information to keep an updated budget account for the department.
  • Maintaining up-to-date information regarding the status of work requests, work orders, and B&F projects.
  • Assisting in monitoring the progress of all construction projects at the institution.
  • Maintaining the security of the institution.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
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