Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

National Park Service; Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Petrified Forest National Park seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor to oversee maintenance trades, vehicle fleet, and shop operations. You will direct electricians, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and road maintenance activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant work across park facilities.

You will act as Safety Officer and COR on construction, service, and supply contracts, planning work programs and coordinating resources to deliver quality maintenance within the park.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or national status required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Uniform and uniform allowance provided.
• COR Level 1 certification within 1 year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct trades and crafts (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, road maintenance).
• Manage fleet of up to 20 maintenance vehicles and equipment; supervise park maintenance operations.
• Plan, schedule, and execute approved work programs; ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Serve as Collateral Duty Safety Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative on contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Trade knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Fleet management

Communication

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with the National Park Service at Petrified Forest National Park. The purpose of this position is the supervision of tradespeople in the maintenance of facilities within the Petrified Forest National Park.

Major Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: The primary duty of this position shall be the supervision and directing the activities of subordinates in trades and crafts including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting and road maintenance. Responsible for a fleet of up to 20 maintenance vehicles and equipment and all shop equipment. The incumbent has full supervisory responsibility over park maintenance operations and subordinates and ensures that all maintenance requests are assigned. The maintenance supervisor has wide latitude for independent action, initiative and assumption of responsibility while acting within general instructions, standard procedures and established policies; is responsible for planning, scheduling and executing approved work programs and for the effective and economical use of personnel, equipment, materials and methods. In addition, this position serves as the park Collateral Duty Safety Officer working to ensure the implementation and compliance of all safety regulations and acts as a Contracting Officer's Representative on construction, service and supply contracts.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Government Charge Card: You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Respiratory Fit Testing: The duties of this position require occasional exposure to particles and fumes in painting, carpentry, grinding or other work-related activities. For safety reasons when hazards cannot be eliminated air purifying respirators are required. Employees using respirators are required to participate in a respiratory protection program which includes medical evaluations. fit tests. and following procedures for proper respirator use. Contract Representative: Must be able obtain and maintain a current COR Level 1 Certificate within 1 year of appointment. Minimum Age Requirement: You 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. Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Qualifications

Requirements Continued...
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 service. In 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.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" or "40 hours a week" or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
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 Element)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
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 Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOI's conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more, visit https://www.doi.gov/veterans/explore-act.
All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior.
Physical Demands: Assignments range from short-term repairs and daily operational duties to recurring preventive maintenance, seasonal startup and shutdown activities, and long-term rehabilitation projects. Work sites are separated by considerable distances, challenging terrain, and variable seasonal accessibility, making frequent dispersion of the workforce necessary. The incumbent must monitor and coordinate work across multiple locations, adjust schedules and staffing to address emergencies, weather impacts, and seasonal requirements, and supervise projects in progress throughout the park. The dispersed nature of the workforce significantly increases the complexity of supervision, coordination, and inspection of work activities. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: The incumbent oversees a diverse group of employees performing maintenance, operations, repairs, and construction support tasks. Personnel are assigned to projects across administrative buildings, public-use facilities, housing units, visitor centers, campgrounds, water and wastewater systems, and other developed park areas, covering a wide geographic region.

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.

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