BRIDGE MECHANIC HELPER (MVO) Job in Chesapeake City, MD

Vacancy No. CERD244833582408HW Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $28.15 to $32.81 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/24/2024 Close Date 11/1/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Chesapeake City, MD


Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Operations Division, Chesapeake City Project Office, Equipment/Construction Team. This position will be filled in Chesapeake City, Maryland.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

  • You will assist in performing maintenance and repair work on the Chesapeake and Delaware Bridge.
  • Climb and rigs scaffolding, climbs to all areas of the bridge, hook up safety cables for other members of the crew, checks all cables and make secure.
  • Clean and prepare bridge surfaces using high pressure hoses, pumps and sandblasters.
  • Perform welding duties using acetylene and electric welding processes, able to weld vertical, flat and horizontal.
  • Clean and maintain tools, materials and equipment.
  • Operate and drive an A-62 Reach-All, crash truck both weighing over 26,000 pounds and a water truck weighing 26,000 when empty and weighing up to 65,000 fully loaded., and water truck to worksites
  • Perform operator maintenance on all vehicles (e.g. monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filter, checking tire pressure hose connections).
  • Maintain service records, completes oil delivery records, trip tickets and completes accident report in case of accident.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must undergo and pass pre-employment physical and biennially thereafter.
  • May be subject to a one year probationary period
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state issued Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an N Tank Endorsement
  • Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and must be willing and able to pass random drug and alcohol (to include urine analysis) tests thereafter.

Qualifications

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): The ability to perform the work of a Bridge Mechanic Helper (MVO) independently without more than normal supervision to include tasks such as: performing various repair work, and/or checking equipment for safety, and/or operating vehicles such as an A-62 Reach-All.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in cramped and hard to reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently required to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and over. The incumbent exerts moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outdoors and at considerable heights. Danger of serious cuts, bruises and broken bones and falls from high places exists. Use of protective clothing and respirator is required when sandblasting. Subject to skin and eye irritations when using solvents and painting.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4700

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Andrew.M.Marston@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/01/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Andrew Marston
Phone
410-885-5621
Fax
4108855926
Email
Andrew.M.Marston@usace.army.mil
Address
RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA
DO NOT MAIL
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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