Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Job Location:
Carlsbad, CA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment.
At the full performance level (WS-09) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Provide technical and administrative supervision over subordinates performing various trades and labor occupations such as Carpentry Plumbing Heavy Equipment Operating Utility Maintenance Masonry Welding Historical Preservation and/or Painting.
2. Provide professional and technical support and knowledge on utilities trades and crafts such as Carpentry Plumbing Heavy Equipment Operating Utility Maintenance Masonry Welding Historical Preservation and/or Painting drainage storm and sanitary sewer systems trails grounds keeping and janitorial services.
3. 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 (e.g. youth activities); reviewing tracking and/or providing input into organizational budgets; overseeing the input of data into automated facility management data tracking systems (e.g. FMSS); preparing reports on workload and employee data; etc.
4. May serve as Project Supervisor Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and/or Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) on facility related projects. Ensures operational compliance with NPS guidelines state and federal regulations concerning hazardous wastes material handling and storage building codes etc.
5. Coordinate frequent changes in variety and volume in the workload and meet deadlines in completing work assignments.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to submit to a drug screening upon completion of their Class B CDL and maintain this throughout their employment. If someone already holds a Class B CDL a drug screening will be required at the time of hire.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state drivers license throughout their employment in this position.
- You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Drivers License within 1 year of hire.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
- Occupancy of government quarters is required.
*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
Requirements Continued:
- You will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 on an annual basis.
- Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or
- (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
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 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.
Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Only experience obtained by 07/29/2026 will be considered.
To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.
WG-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family
The screen out element for this position is: Ability to lead or supervise.
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc. 2-E
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic) 25-E
- Use of Measuring Instruments 60
- Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (Includes blueprint reading) 75-A
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 81
- Knowledge of Materials 82-A
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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. 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.
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and as such may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working climb ladders or scaffolding and bend stoop climb and work in awkward positions.
Working Conditions: Exposure to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90 degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposure to dust dirt wind and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints solvents etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects.The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
