Automotive Mechanic
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Automotive Worker Supervisor (Automotive Worker Foreman)
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Texas
Salary
$33.38 - $38.92
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of inmates in a prison workshop to repair, rebuild, and maintain various vehicles and equipment for government agencies, including the military.
The role requires strong supervisory skills to manage low-skilled and unmotivated workers while ensuring high-quality work meets deadlines.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on automotive experience who can handle the unique challenges of a correctional environment, prioritizing security and safety.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to supervise and lead inmate workers in a trades and labor setting
- Aptitude and experience working with prisoners or poorly motivated low-skilled employees
- Sufficient training and hands-on experience in automotive repair, rebuilding, and maintenance of complex vehicular equipment
- Knowledge of trades and craft supervision to meet production specifications and deadlines
- Commitment to maintaining institutional security as a primary responsibility
- Ability to provide detailed resume evidence of relevant skills and experience
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Applicants 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-5823 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.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:
The incumbent of this position serves as the Automotive Worker Foreman and is primarily involved in the operation and production of a factory engaged in the rebuilding and re-manufacturing or maintenance, repair and up-fitting of a wide variety of complex vehicular equipment and components for various agencies of the federal government, including the military, by utilizing an inmate workforce.
Responsible for technical and administrative supervision of inmates who use trades and labor skills to re-manufacture finished products according to required specifications and deadlines.
Must also possess skill and knowledge regarding the supervision of trades and craft work which employs low skilled and very poorly motivated workers.
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.
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