Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Grand Marsh, WI

About The Position

Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor responsible for construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of all inside and outside housing units and buildings. Supervises several civilian journeyman-level supervisors, who in turn supervise an inmate workforce working across a variety of dissimilar trade practices. At institutions with more than one General Foreman position located inside and/or outside the perimeter fence, the incumbent may be required to rotate among locations regularly. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over all other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Meet the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to supervise screen-out element.
  • Meet the Barely Acceptable level on the Aptitude for work with prisoners screen-out element.
  • Receive at least one half of the total possible points on the assessment.
  • Provide detailed resume information supporting assessment responses and demonstrating relevant experience and skills.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Complete a one-year probationary period for an initial supervisory or managerial appointment.
  • Be subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
  • Satisfactorily complete a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to 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.
  • The addresses on the USAJOBS account or resume must be the applicant’s primary residence at the time of application; proof of residence may be required.
  • For CTAP selection priority, eligible applicants must meet CTAP criteria, be rated well-qualified by scoring at least half of the possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies, and submit the required eligibility documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of inside and outside housing units and buildings.
  • Supervise civilian journeyman-level supervisors who oversee an inmate workforce across a variety of trades.
  • Regularly rotate among different General Foreman locations when an institution has multiple positions inside and/or outside the perimeter fence.
  • Maintain the security of the institution and carry out 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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