Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05 / 01 / 2024 to 05 / 15 / 2024

Salary

$37.40 - $43.63 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WS 08

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Lompoc, CA 1 vacancy

Remote job

• Telework eligible
• Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and / or work related issues.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential
• Job family (Series)

4749 Maintenance Mechanic

• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test
• Announcement number

LOM-2024-0062

Control number

789493100

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

• THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS.
• Duty Location : FCC Lompoc, CA

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Duties

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the institution buildings and structures, through the supervision of inmate workers.

Supervises and trains inmate workers in various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.

Responsible for design and development of plans, specifications and blueprint drawings.

Responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.

Responsible for the ordering and purchasing of all material / equipment needed to perform assigned projects.

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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section
• Selective Service Requirement : http : / / www.sss.gov

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if : 1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility;

2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at : Click Here

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if : 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility;

2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at : Click Here

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements :

Applicants 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-4749 Series.

To qualify for this position, you MUST meet both the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out element (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 at the journeyman level.

Failure to specifically identify skills equivalent to a journeyman in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.

The screen-out elements are a critical self-assessment of the applicants experience and are essential for satisfactory job performance.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence (e.

g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.).

Additional information

This position IS included in the bargaining unit.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.

Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Please refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.

Special Conditions of Employment Section

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office.

On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score of 68 must be obtained.

Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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Benefits

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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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories : Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.

Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment questionnaire.

NOTE : Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.

Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.

In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.

Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence (e.

g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.)

What Job Elements are Required for this Position?

The following Job Elements are required

• Ability to supervise.(SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT)
• Aptitude for work with prisoners. (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT)
• Technical Practices.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blue-print reading).
• Measurement and Layout.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair etc.

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Last updated : 2024-05-16