Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise inmates engaged in the maintenance of grounds, lawn, trees, flowers, and shrubbery; and to perform a wide variety of gardening and grounds maintenance duties. This position requires the use of motor vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment. Responsibilities - Supervises federal inmates to include planning, assigning and coordinating the work performed by the inmates who are engaged in a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass; pruning shrubs and trees; sodding, seeding and sprigging grass; planting and transporting trees and shrubs, etc. - Supervises and directs assigned inmates in performing grounds maintenance to trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and lawns, taking into consideration the individual needs and/or characteristics. - Uses and maintains a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment, such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes, and mowers. - Drives one or more types of light trucks which typically have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 10,000 pounds, such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks and carryalls to transport materials and equipment. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment and complies with all policies, procedures outlined by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for Supervisors of inmates. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a TERM position NTE 21 DECEMBER 2027 In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of plants and gardening procedures routinely used in the local area to decide when and which method to use in seasonal gardening tasks, such as standard fertilizing practices, soil preparation, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to different varieties of plants without causing damage; and regular and recurring seasonal maintenance practices sufficient to perform such duties as mowing grass, watering, trimming trees and shrubs, etc. 2. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and grounds maintenance equipment. 3. Knowledge of the uses of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides and the ability to train in their use. 4. Knowledge of troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing various types of small engines to include 2 and 4 cycle gasoline powered mowers, tractors, chain saws, edgers, weed eaters and other gardening /lawn maintenance equipment. 5. Skill in using and maintaining hand and power tools, such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes, and mowers. 6. Skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of up to 10,000 pounds such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks and carryalls; performing preventive maintenance on any vehicle operated; and handling and hauling cargo (while safeguarding and protecting the cargo). Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Federal Prison Bureau. Knowledge of mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to use and operate maintenance equipment, such as tractors and attachments, aerifiers, verticutters, lawn mowers, push mowers, greens mowers, riding mowers, and reel mowers. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.