Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Leavenworth, KS

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About The Position

The Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman) works in the Facilities Department at a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility. The position supervises and trains inmate workers performing installation, modification, and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment. These systems and equipment include sewage, water, gas and oil lines; compressed air, vacuum and acid systems; water closets, water heaters, hydrants, fire sprinkler systems, showers, valves, and pumps. The work also involves removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective system parts, including dirty traps, broken tile pipe sections, and leaky drains, as well as installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing systems and equipment.

Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over the other duties of the position 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 in the applicant assessment.
• Provide detailed resume information supporting assessment responses and demonstrating relevant experience and skills.
• Have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Satisfactorily complete pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, a physical examination, and a background investigation.
• Satisfactorily pass National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit-check screening requirements.
• Complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution, for firearm authorization purposes.
• Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train inmate workers performing plumbing and utility-system work.
• Oversee installation, modification, and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
• Remove, clean, replace, pack, and seal defective parts, including dirty traps, broken tile pipe sections, and leaky drains.
• Install, modify, and repair sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, fire sprinkler systems, showers, and related equipment.
• Maintain the security of the correctional institution and perform correctional responsibilities regularly, with those responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

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.

What This Job Offers

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