Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Honolulu, HI
•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Facilities Department at a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility, the Plumbing Worker Supervisor oversees and trains inmate workers who install, modify, and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment. 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 utility 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 at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to supervise screen-out element.
  • Meet at least 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 relevant experience and skills.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete the pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
  • Complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution, as required for firearm authorization.
  • Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and train inmate workers performing plumbing and utility system work.
  • Install, modify, and repair 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.
  • Maintain the security of the correctional institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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