Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Manager)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Seatac, WA

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About The Position

Serves as Facility Manager of a correctional institution and plans, directs, and manages maintenance repairs, alterations, and construction projects. Manages a workforce of civilian and inmate workers. Develops proposals for facility improvements and major repairs or replacements, evaluating operating costs, staffing needs, structural changes, and engineering considerations. Prepares cost estimates, directs the preparation of preliminary drawings and material lists, and recommends project feasibility and implementation methods. 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.

The position requires meeting applicable qualification requirements, including basic education or specialized experience and, for GS-12 or GS-13, at least one year of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower grade level. Appointment to a supervisory or managerial position includes a one-year probationary period. The incumbent may be relocated geographically to meet agency needs and must complete required screening and correctional training.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic requirements through undergraduate or graduate major study in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration, or qualifying specialized experience.
• For GS-12 and GS-13, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Qualifying experience may include managing maintenance programs; overseeing contractor construction and maintenance work; or performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating costs and directing operations.
• Applicants claiming qualifying experience must document the actual time spent in relevant activities, such as hours worked per week.
• Provide legible transcripts when education is used to meet an education requirement; academic work must be from an appropriately accredited or pre-accredited institution.
• Complete a one-year probationary period upon initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position.
• Be subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• Successfully complete urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution may be required to 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 training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Applicants seeking CTAP selection priority must meet CTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit the required agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage institutional maintenance repairs, alterations, and construction projects.
• Manage civilian and inmate workers.
• Initiate and evaluate proposals for facility improvements and major repairs or replacements, considering operating costs, manpower, structural changes, and engineering principles.
• Prepare cost estimates and direct preparation of preliminary drawings and material-needs lists.
• Recommend project feasibility and methods of implementation.
• Maintain the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence and recurring regularly.
• Depending on grade and qualifying experience, read and correct building, grounds, and utilities blueprints and records; analyze construction and maintenance changes; review purchase requests; inspect facilities and prepare reports; plan utility service demands; develop preventive maintenance programs; coordinate with architectural and engineering firms; and supervise staff.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• A 13% retention incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager