FUL Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Summary

This position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Buildings and Utilities) in the Division of Facilities Management at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SAMO) Pacific West Region within the National Park Service (NPS) The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the Buildings and Utilities Branch which includes the operation maintenance repair and construction of all buildings campgrounds utilities solid waste water and wastewater treatment facilities

Duties

At the full performance level (WS-09) the major duties of this Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan schedule and evaluate short- and long-term maintenance repair and construction activities for park buildings utilities and related infrastructure.
• Supervise and develop maintenance staff by assigning work setting expectations ensuring safety and monitoring performance across multiple trade
• Oversee and ensure completion of environmental and historic-preservation compliance requirements for maintenance and project work.
• Manage budgets materials and contracts by preparing scopes of work estimates procurement requests and monitoring contractor performance.
• Apply technical knowledge of building systems construction methods and material selection to inspect direct and verify high-quality code-compliant work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Qualifications

Requirements Continued ...
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
3. Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc. other than blueprints
4. Knowledge of Materials
5. Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)
6. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
7. Use of Measuring Instruments

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is defined as clearly defined geographic boundaries (Zip Codes).

Maintaining a permanent and exclusive residence within one of the following zip codes: 93009 You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.

Physical Demands: This position requires the incumbent to be in top physical condition. Must be able to work long hours during emergencies perform inspections of facilities and to participate in emergency operations. Moderate to heavy physical effort is required in the operation of equipment and in moving supplies and operating equipment the incumbent is constantly reaching bending turning and moving hands arms feet and legs while handling different sets of controls to operate complex equipment and attachment.

Working Conditions: Day-to-day activities are performed both indoors and out. Activities demand the ability to work effectively under harsh environmental conditions of inclement weather high winds and intense heat throughout the park. Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposure to dust dirt wind and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints solvents etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects.

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) if well qualified for the position. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated at least at the well qualified level.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Manager