Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Manager)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Alabama is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Manager) to lead the Facilities Department at a Federal Prison Camp, directing maintenance, repairs, alterations, and construction projects.

The incumbent manages a mixed workforce of civilian and inmate workers, oversees utilities, and ensures security during daily operations while coordinating with other departments.

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required for education verification during application.
• Foreign education requires recognition per US Department of Education guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage maintenance, repairs, alterations, and construction projects at the Federal Prison Camp.
• Supervise a workforce of civilian and inmate workers and oversee institution utilities and security in daily operations.
• Organize, implement, and evaluate the construction program and resolve technical issues as they arise.

Job description

Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Manager)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the Facilities Department at a Federal Prison Camp. The incumbent serves as the Facility Manager of the institution and is responsible for the planning, direction, and management of all maintenance, repair, alterations, and construction projects. The incumbent manages a workforce comprising of civilian and inmate workers.

Incumbent is responsible for the organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the construction program of the institution. Resolves all difficult or technical problems arising on a day-to-day basis in connection with the operation of the department. This includes responsibility for the supervision of existing and new construction projects and of repair and improvement projects.

Renovation construction projects typically involve funding ranging from several thousand dollars to in excess of one million dollars. The incumbent is responsible for the overall supervision of all utilities at the institution. 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.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.