Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Otisville, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Facilities Department at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility, this role supervises and trains inmate workers involved in the installation, modification, and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment. This includes systems such as sewage, water, gas, oil lines, compressed air, vacuum, acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, fire sprinkler systems, showers, valves, and pumps. The position involves removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of these systems, as well as installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing systems and equipment. A critical aspect of this role, along with all other correctional institution employees, is maintaining the security of the institution. Correctional responsibilities precede all other required duties and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Must meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners).
• Receive at least one half of the total possible points.
• Furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.
• Maximum entry age of 36 (unless prior federal law enforcement coverage is verified).
• Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age.
• Must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Nice To Haves

• Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service (CTAP or ICTAP eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains inmate workers involved in installation, modification and repair of utility, supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings and equipment such as sewage, water, gas and oil lines, compressed air, vacuum and acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, fire sprinkler systems, showers, valves and pumps.
• Removes, cleans, replaces, packs and seals defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken title pipe and leaky drains.
• Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems, water closets, fire sprinkler systems and showers.
• Maintains security of the institution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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