Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Supervisor (Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Otisville, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises inmate crews responsible for the repair and operation of utility systems and equipment. Systems which may be present include but are not limited to Steam producing boilers, condensate return systems, fire pumps, feedwater systems, and sewage filtering and monitoring systems. Responsible for the distribution of all high voltage electrical loads including switch gear, transformers and metering devices. In addition to the efficient operation and maintenance of the institution boilers, air conditioning equipment, water, sewage and electricity generation and distribution, responsible for replacing and or repairing thousands of feet of steel piping, expansion joints and hangers. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • Must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the possible points.
  • Submit documentation to support CTAP eligibility (agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, most recent SF-50).
  • Sufficient training and experience to show ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Meet the Barely Acceptable level on 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 resume to support assessment responses.
  • Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution (unless prior federal law enforcement coverage is verified).
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview.
  • Satisfactory completion of a urinalysis.
  • Satisfactory completion of a physical.
  • Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
  • Satisfactory passing of screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
  • Qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence (for those not currently working in an institution, if authorized to carry a firearm).
  • Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

  • Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises inmate crews responsible for the repair and operation of utility systems and equipment.
  • Responsible for the distribution of all high voltage electrical loads including switch gear, transformers and metering devices.
  • Efficient operation and maintenance of the institution boilers, air conditioning equipment, water, sewage and electricity generation and distribution.
  • Replacing and or repairing thousands of feet of steel piping, expansion joints and hangers.
  • Maintaining 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.
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