Summary This position is located in the Maintenance Division of the White House and President's Park. This position reports directly to the Park Manager and serves as Branch Chief of Grounds and Facility Maintenance as well as Staff Advisor on matters related to grounds and facility management. The geographic areas of responsibility include Lafayette Park, the Ellipse, 1st Division Memorial, 2nd Division Memorial, Sherman Park and Pennsylvania Avenue/Jackson Place/Madison Place area. Responsibilities The major job duties of the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as the principal advisor and consultant for all aspects of grounds operations, sanitation, custodial operations, building and facility maintenance and recycling programs. Responsible for establishing priorities and program details and determining the distribution of work between subordinate supervisors. Prepares division budget and manages procurement for service contracts and supplies. Develops and reviews specifications for special projects such as renovation of historic structures, fountain and pool maintenance, specialized road and walkway projects, plumbing, heating and air conditioning installations and grounds and landscape projects. Reviews and develops site plans and coordinates infrastructure needs for recurring and one-time special events and other security needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.]. 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. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 4 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. You will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 on an annual basis. This position is considered Emergency/Essential Personnel. 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. Qualifications 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) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for remote work. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Physical Demands: Lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more may be required, and physical effort and coordination are required in operating brake, clutch, steering, shift, and accelerator controls on equipment. The position may require standing, stooping, walking and sitting. Incumbent will climb ladders and scaffolding to inspect work. The position requires driving various vehicles and equipment over rough and uneven terrain. The position requires periods of sedentary activity at a computer work station. Working Conditions: Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather (hot, humid summers - snowy/icy winters) situations. Work around loud noises and vibration is often necessary. This includes exposure to dust, dirt, oils, paints, and various cleaning agents. Employee is required to wear NPS uniform and to comply with prescribed uniform standards. Employee is subject to holiday, weekend, and overtime work. This position is designated as an emergency essential employee. 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).