Maintenance Worker Supervisor

Summary You will serve as a Maintenance Worker Supervisor located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Division of Maintenance, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi (282690149). Salary Range Information (Per Annum): 078-Federal Wage System Regular and Special Production Facilitating Wage Rate Schedules for the Jackson, Mississippi (RUS) Wage Area. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Responsibilities Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provide technical and administrative supervision over subordinates performing various trades and labor occupations such as Maintenance Worker, Equipment Operator, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, Plumber, Wood Crafter, Welder, Mason, Carpenter, Painter, etc. Provide professional and technical support and knowledge on utilities, trades, and crafts such as electrical, HVAC, potable water system operation, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, grounds keeping and janitorial services. Perform various administrative functions as a supervisor, such as preparing personnel packages for recruiting, classification, on- and off-boarding, etc.; preparing and implementing short term work plans; providing input to higher-level managers on long-term planning; assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of subordinates; scheduling work operations; reviewing and approving payroll, leave, and extra hours requests; determining material, equipment, and training needs; reviewing and approving purchases and travel; writing scopes of work (SOW) for contracting packages; overseeing various programs and agreements; reviewing, tracking, and/or providing input into organizational budgets; overseeing the input of data into automated facility management data tracking systems (e.g., FMSS, PMIS, etc.); preparing reports on workload and employee data; etc. Serve as Project Supervisor and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on facility related projects. Weekends are not a requirement but will be needed upon requests. Drivers license is required due to operations of GOV vehicles. Drug testing required due to operating GOV equipment. Certifications needed will be COR level 1 due to being a contractor representative on governmental contracts. 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime work. You may be required to travel occasionally to assist various local/or out-of state NPS parks (MEMY, NATC, NATR, GUIS). You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-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. 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/23/2026-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 (SCREEN OUT) 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. EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOI's conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more, visit https://www.doi.gov/veterans/explore-act. 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: Specialized skills are required to work safely and avoid damage to park resources, especially when working around historic structures, memorials, monuments, and grounds, working at night, and working in or around roadways. The incumbent spends approximately 90% of the workday on supervisory matters. From time to time, will perform the same duties as the crew members. Such a procedure not only serves as an effective training tool but increases employee morale. The incumbent is required to carry a cell phone for effective communication and emergency response, and is considered an emergency essential employee, required to respond to park emergencies as required by supervisor. The incumbent must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when circumstances deem it necessary. Operates passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, snowplow, forklift, backhoe, bucket trucks and tows various trailers. A valid state drivers' license must be maintained. The incumbent must be a competent, qualified Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor and have a practical knowledge of all facets of building, utility, and facility maintenance. Must be well skilled in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling a work group. Must be familiar with sources of supply for equipment and materials and must be capable of planning and supervising the work programmed, bringing it to an acceptable standard of completion. Incumbent must wear a clean and neat NPS maintenance uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety clothing and gear. Working Conditions: The incumbent directly supervises and coordinates the work of vendors/contractors or employees in the areas of historic preservation, masonry, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, grounds, custodial, other utility structures (e.g., electronic gates), and other necessary skills needed for the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of park-wide utility systems and facilities. The work requires the various technical and physical skills needed to meet the continuing requirements of a comprehensive program involving preventive maintenance and repair, problem diagnosis and management, construction management, safety and first aid, and enforcement of regulations, codes and mandates. Responsibilities include working along roadways, responding to storm damage emergencies such as floods, snow, ice, wind, and rainstorms.