Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, with responsibilities encompassing the construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of all inside and outside housing units and buildings. The role involves providing supervision to several civilian journeyman-level supervisors who, in turn, manage an inmate workforce engaged in various trade practices. For institutions with multiple General Foreman positions, rotation through different locations may be required. A primary responsibility, alongside all other correctional institution employees, is maintaining the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over all other duties.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Sufficient training and experience to show ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must meet the Barely Acceptable level on screen-out elements: Ability to supervise and Aptitude for work with prisoners.
• Must receive at least one half of the total possible points on the assessment.
• Must furnish detailed information on resume to support assessment responses and demonstrate possession of necessary experience and skills.
• Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• Subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• Addresses listed on USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service may be eligible for Career Transition Programs (CTAP).

Responsibilities

• Construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of all inside and outside housing units and buildings.
• Supervision of civilian journeyman-level supervisors.
• Management of an inmate workforce involved in various trade practices.
• Rotation through different locations if multiple General Foreman positions exist.
• Maintaining the security of the institution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed