Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman) is responsible for construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of all inside and outside housing units and buildings. The supervisor oversees several civilian journeyman-level supervisors, who in turn supervise an inmate workforce engaged in a variety of trades. At institutions with more than one General Foreman position, the incumbent may be required to rotate regularly among locations inside and/or outside the perimeter fence. The position also carries responsibility for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over all other duties and are performed regularly.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the screen-out elements of ability to supervise and aptitude for work with prisoners.
  • Receive at least one-half of the total possible points in the applicant assessment and provide detailed resume information supporting assessment responses.
  • Have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties.
  • Complete a one-year probationary period upon initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position.
  • Be subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
  • Satisfactorily complete a urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
  • Applicants not currently working in an institution may need to complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
  • Complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia.
  • For CTAP selection priority, meet CTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified with at least half the possible points for vacancy KSAs or competencies, and submit the required eligibility documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of housing units and buildings, inside and outside.
  • Supervise civilian journeyman-level supervisors who oversee inmate workers engaged in a variety of trades.
  • Rotate regularly among different locations inside and/or outside the perimeter fence when the institution has multiple General Foreman positions.
  • Help maintain the security of the institution and perform correctional responsibilities on a regular and recurring basis.

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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