Furniture Factory Worker Supervisor (Complex Factory Foreman)

Summary

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

Duties

The incumbent trains and supervises inmates in the manufacture and assembly of office furniture and related products including systems furniture chairs task and office signage and light fixtures. Manufacturing processes include measuring cutting spot welding drilling assembly upholstering finishing inspection and packaging.

Trains and supervises inmates in the use of a wide variety of tools and equipment necessary for the production of the office furniture and related products including routers saws drills molders planers shapers jig saws joiners surfacers tenoners spot welders sewing machines fabric cutting equipment cushion machines pneumatic staple guns upholstery presses and gluing equipment as well as a variety of hand tools and chemicals necessary for the manufacturing processes.

The incumbent must have knowledge of and skill in using the tools equipment machinery manuals and drawings to perform the tasks as outlined for the position. The incumbent must be familiar with and have general skills in all facets of the manufacturing and assembly of office furniture and related products and the operation of all types of machinery and tools related to the measurements construction assembly upholstering inspection and finishing of such products.
Additionally he/she must have a good working knowledge of equipment assembly installation and repair.

The incumbent is responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling OSHA requirements and environmental issues. He/she insures inmates comply with Institution and OSHA Safety Regulations through example and lectures.

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP) : This program applies 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:

1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. 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.

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-4601 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.

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.**

Additional information

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

The representative rate for this position is $76592 per annum ($36.70 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

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.

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

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

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

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

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