Painter

Job Series Number: 4102

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BOP inmate receiving painting instructions
Facilities Management at the BOP
Painters supervise inmates who apply coating materials (for example, paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, epoxy resin, and teflon) on wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, and other surfaces. This coating work is done with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques, and is performed on the inside and outside of buildings, mobile equipment, fittings, furnishings, machinery, and other surfaces.

Basic Requirements

You must demonstrate the following qualities:

  • ability to supervise
  • aptitude for work with prisoners
  • knowledge of technical practices
  • dexterity
  • knowledge and practice of safety techniques
  • ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
  • knowledge of materials
For complete details, please select a Painter job announcement on usajobs.gov

We are hiring for this position at many locations across the country.

Normally when a vacancy is announced, it's for a job opening at a specific location. However, because this position is in high demand it's considered an "open-continuous" announcement. That means you get to choose your top two facilities that you want to work at. Here's how it works:

  • Apply for this position using the usajobs.gov website as you would do with any other federal job.
  • Select any two locations that you want to work at.
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  • After your application is accepted, you will be added to a standing register of qualified candidates.
  • When a position becomes available at one of the facilities that you selected, you will be considered for that position, and if you are selected we will contact you with an offer.

It's that simple!

Please consider the following locations that have immediate vacancies:

For more details, please select a specific Painter job announcement on usajobs.gov

Do your career justice

Come and work for a one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference. Our family and career-oriented agency promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development.

We offer:

  • A supportive, safe, and secure environment with opportunity for growth and advancement.
  • A competitive federal government salary and benefits, including health care and retirement.
  • Potential for recruitment incentives.
  • Flexible work options.

Learn what has motivated more than 37,000 people to join the BOP

This position has non-standard application procedures.

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