Clarification from the agency

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities, The public, Veterans.

The initial cut-off date for first consideration is by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 16, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.

• Plans, directs, and completes facility annual work plan goals and objectives.
• Establishes deadlines and priorities based on general work schedules and methods and policies established by management.
• Creates training and development plans and assures employee training for safety, ethics and conduct, work practices, and personnel issues.
• Inspects and assesses the condition of the wastewater treatment plant equipment, facilities, and grounds and develops annual maintenance plans.
• Verifies that equipment is properly maintained and ensures preventive maintenance is adhered to.
• Plans and assists with the acquisition of necessary maintenance supplies, materials, equipment, and fuels.
• Supports the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Programs.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You must possess and maintain a valid Driver License, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation.
• You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
• You must maintain direct deposit of your federal pay.
• You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment or subject you to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
• You must be able to lift and carry up to 44 pounds unassisted, and over 45 pounds with assistance; sustain periods of walking, bending, standing, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
• You may be required to work rotating shifts during emergency situations, including flood operations.
• You may be required to work overtime.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to complete an Immunization Declaration Form.
• You must possess or obtain and maintain, either upon or within 45 days of appointment, a Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) Level 1 certificate.
• You may be exposed to viruses and bacteria; the incumbent may elect to receive preventative vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid Fever, Tuberculosis, and Tetanus at the agency’s expense.
• You will be exposed to hazardous material waste and must wear protective clothing and equipment (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.) as situations warrant.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met by each cutoff date.

The initial cut-off date for first consideration is by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 16, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.

Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - Open Until Filled without more than normal supervision.

Examples of experience include: providing recommendations and participating in the development of an annual facility work plan; planning and assisting with the acquisition of necessary maintenance supplies, materials, equipment, and fuels; completing inventory of existing supplies and materials; updating records and documents of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities; skill in disassembling, repairing, and rebuilding component parts of pumps, motors, and general maintenance equipment; skill in the use and application of standard formulas, shop mathematics, trade theories, and industry practices in calculating needed materials and problem solving; assigning work to employees and providing technical direction in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes; establishing and maintaining internal control systems to ensure accuracy of inventory, and physical and human resources are safeguarded; composing and submitting weekly field progress reports to management; providing scopes of work, performance work statements, estimates, and material and labor costs; planning, scheduling, and documenting all preventive maintenance activities for assigned equipment; ensuring fairness and equity of all personnel practices; developing training and development plans, and requesting training and development; preparing employee performance plans and completing annual assessments/ratings; counseling employees and resolving grievances; scheduling and approving leave, and maintaining time and attendance records; skill in written and oral communications in order to complete reports, direct subordinates, and interact effectively with a variety of people; planning and conducting a facility safety program; planning and coordinating Safety and Health meetings; identifying and resolving unsafe working conditions and unsafe work practices; ensuring the enforcement of fire prevention rules; ability to operate a motor vehicle such as a sedan, pickup, or sport utility vehicle.

The following summarizes the qualification standard for this position found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C) http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp)

Physical Effort. The work is performed in a wastewater treatment facility and grounds and requires periodic moderate physical exertion while observing and participating in field work. This requires long periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. The work also involves periodic lifting and reaching, crawling, and similar activities. The work also requires periodic lifting and carrying of objects typically weighing up to 44 pounds, such as shop supplies, shop equipment, and office equipment and files. Heavier items are lifted with the assistance of others or with materials handling equipment.

Working Environment. The work environment involves everyday activities which require normal safety precautions typical of Wastewater Treatment Facilities requiring to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Unsanitary conditions require inoculations for tetanus, tuberculosis, Hepatitis Type A and Hepatitis Type B. Exposed to noise, vibrations, dirt, gaseous fumes, cleaning solvents, chemicals, oils, and grease. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, chemical burns, and other injuries. Uses safety equipment and protective clothing such as safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection, coveralls, gloves, face shields, hard hats, etc. The occasional use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or face-fitted respirators is required, following a medical examination to determine any limitations to complying with this requirement. The NIWTP site is subject to occasional incursions of venomous spiders and snakes, vultures, and other wildlife indigenous to southern Arizona.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your resume may be reviewed. Your resume and supporting documentation are used to determine if you are qualified for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If reviewed, your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities or competencies:

• Industrial Maintenace Duties
• Leadership and Supervisory Duties
• Preventive Maintenance
• Safety Management