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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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

Department of Justice · Loretto, Pennsylvania

Salary
$38.14 - $44.51 per hour
Pay grade
WS-8
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 3, 2026
Closes
Nov 10, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Promotion potential
8
Announcement
FAC-27-13105602

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Open to the public

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Summary

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

Duties

  • 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 correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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-4742 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. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

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