Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Summary You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with National Park Service overseeing the maintenance, cleaning, repair, and preservation of built structures such as buildings, docks, and boardwalks. Facilities are located in Midwest Region, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, in Van Buren, Missouri. Salary Range Information: Rest of United States Southern Missouri Wage Area WS-4749-09: $33.86 - $39.50 per hour. Responsibilities Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Directs journeyman and non-journeyman level personnel in the daily, non-recurring and preventative maintenance of buildings and utilities, grounds, and historic structures. Plans and organizes work schedules and sequences of operations on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis for the Lower Current District. Directly supervises one WG-09 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and five permanent subject to furlough employees- two WG-09 Maintenance Mechanics, two WG-05 Maintenance Worker and one WG-07 Maintenance Worker. Also provides direct supervision to a staff of approximately up to 10 temporary employees. Serves as the technical expert for construction, rehabilitation and repair of structures, buildings, and utilities throughout the lower current district for both historic and non-historic structures. Utilizes knowledge of trades and crafts for a variety of shop operations and associated materials to perform cost estimates, prepare plans, designs, and specifications for the accomplishments of a variety of jobs ranging from small to large complex projects. Responsible for forecasting both manpower and material requirements for a full budget year for the maintenance program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit You are required to wear a National Park Service uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Physical effort and coordination required in operating brake, clutch, steering, shift, and accelerator controls on equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 of pounds. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. 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 service. In 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. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/08/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead Or Supervise as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, WS-4749 with responsibility for developing, implementing, managing, and overseeing both long-term and daily operations for a park or similar maintenance facility. This includes supervising the repair and upkeep of facilities such as historic and non-historic buildings, housing units, utilities, roads, grounds, trails, fences, day-use areas, comfort stations, sign operations, and vehicle fleet maintenance. (Screen-Out) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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 Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. All 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, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior. Physical Demands: Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to fifty pounds, and often puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools. Working Conditions: Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors. When working inside, worker is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperature, and noise. When working outside, worker is frequently exposed to bad weather. Often works in rain, mud and snow and cold temperatures. Icy, slippery conditions are normal for six months of the year. All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Current 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). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors, experience and/or physical requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.