Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor; HVAC FOREMAN
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Installation Technician
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Major Duties- Supervises inmate workers involved in the new construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of the institution's heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Performs routine preventive maintenance on systems that operate continuously. Must possess skills and knowledge to use measuring instruments and tools required; work with blueprints and drawings and be able to plan and lay outwork, ensuring that materials and related items will meet code requirements.
Maintains security and control of the work area by maintaining key and inmate accountability. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
Be rated well‑qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF‑50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Applicant must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS‑5306 Series.
To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen‑out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.
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Selective Factor:
- Applicant must possess an EPA approved, Section 608 Technician Certifications "Type I" and "Type II".
- Possess an EPA approved, Section 608 Technician Certification "Universal".
NOTE:
ALL applicants MUST electronically upload a copy of their certification at the time you apply. Applicants who fail to provide proof of certification will not receive consideration for this position. Exceptions:
Current BOP Employees in the WS‑5306 positions will be considered to have met the selective factor for the position. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original…
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