Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Facilities Department at a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility, the Plumbing Worker Supervisor supervises and trains inmate workers who install, modify, and repair 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 supervisor also participates in removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective components, including dirty traps, broken tile pipe sections, and leaky drains, and in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing plumbing systems and equipment.

Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over 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 the experience and skills needed for the duties.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the applicable Selective Service requirement.
• Complete a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation satisfactorily.
• Pass required 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 in Glynco, Georgia.
• Applicants must have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate ability to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train inmate workers performing plumbing installation, modification, and repair work.
• Install, modify, and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
• Remove, clean, replace, pack, and seal defective parts, including traps, broken pipe sections, and leaky drains.
• Maintain security of the correctional institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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