Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman) supervises inmate workers responsible for maintaining and repairing institution buildings and structures. The supervisor trains workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings, related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities using a variety of trade practices, including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, and roofing. The role also involves developing plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings; following safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues; and ordering and purchasing materials and equipment for assigned projects. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional duties take precedence over other responsibilities and are performed regularly. The position requires satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation, as well as NCIC and credit checks. A three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia, must be completed. U.S. citizenship is required. The stated representative rate is $80,662 per year ($38.65 per hour).
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Applicants must have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties.
- Applicants must meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to Supervise screen-out element.
- Applicants must meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Aptitude for Work with Prisoners screen-out element.
- Applicants must receive at least one half of the total possible points and provide detailed resume information supporting their assessment responses.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation.
- Applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (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.
- Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia, is required.
- 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.
- A maximum entry age of 36 applies to original appointments to positions in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
Responsibilities
- Supervise inmate workers performing maintenance and repairs to institution buildings and structures.
- Train inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings, structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities.
- Oversee work involving carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.
- Design and develop plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings.
- Adhere to safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.
- Order and purchase materials and equipment needed for assigned projects.
- Maintain the security of the institution as a regular and recurring responsibility, with correctional duties taking precedence.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
