Facility Operations Specialist (Utilities Program Manager)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System

Yazoo City (MS)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 138,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Yazoo City, Mississippi, seeks a Facility Operations Specialist (Utilities Program Manager) to support the Central Office Facilities Management Branch. You will coordinate policy for institutional mechanical systems, power plant operations, and the national asphalt paving program.

You will assess training needs and implement programs, while overseeing budget development and planning for design and maintenance across Bureau facilities.

Qualifications

Education verification via transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS.
Foreign education must be evaluated per the U.S. Department of Education guidance.
All degrees and coursework must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate policy development for institution mechanical systems and power plant operations.
Lead the asphalt paving program and other national programs run by the Facilities Management Branch (FMB).
Evaluate training needs and implement training programs to support mechanical systems and power plant operations.
Oversee budget development, monitoring, planning, and design for facilities and maintenance activities.

Job description

Facility Operations Specialist (Utilities Program 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 Management Branch (FMB), Central Office at the Federal Correctional Complex, Yazoo City, Mississippi. Responsible for the management coordination, development, and implementation of policy for institution mechanical systems, power plant operations, and asphalt paving program and other national programs ran by FMB throughout the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Responsible for evaluating training requirements and implementing new training programs that may be needed to fully implement the mechanical systems and power plant operations. The Facilities Management Branch is responsible for Facilities Operations and Facilities Programs for all BOP institutions. This includes budget development and monitoring, planning, and design for existing facilities and construction and maintenance activities.

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.

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 $106437 – $138370/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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