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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor (HVAC Foreman) at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

West Virginia · Posted Oct 20, 2026 · Seen live today

$80,766 to $94,286 a year

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About the posting

“Applicant must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.”

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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 21, 2026.

Pay in context

This posting lists $80,766 to $94,286 a year, a midpoint of $87,526.

How long it has been open

Posted Oct 20, 2026, 3 days ago, and seen on USAJOBS today.

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Place and cost of living

On site in West Virginia; prices in WV run 11 percent below the US average.

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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Major duties

  • Supervises inmate workers involved in the new construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of the institution's heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Performs routine preventive maintenance on systems that operate continuously. Must possess skills and knowledge to use measuring instruments and tools required; work with blueprints and drawings and be able to plan and lay outwork, ensuring that materials and related items will meet code requirements. Maintains security and control of the work area by maintaining key and inmate accountability. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Applicant must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position. Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-5306 Series. To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position. Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy. AND Selective Factor: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicants must have one of the following: - Applicant must possess an EPA approved, Section 608 Technician Certifications "Type I" and "Type II". OR - Possess an EPA approved, Section 608 Technician Certification "Universal". NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload a copy of their certification at the time you apply. Applicants who fail to provide proof of certification will not receive consideration for this position. Exceptions: Current BOP Employees in the WS-5306 positions will be considered to have met the selective factor for the position. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

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