Clarification from the agency

All U.S Citizens

• Perform maintenance and repair of dam equipment such as gatecontrols, main and redundant hydraulic units, radial gates andemergency gates, touch screens and control units.
• Operate radial and emergency gates to maintain proper level and flow of water using standard operating procedures.
• Performs a variety of activities to collect, store, and remove debris which accumulates in the upper basins.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment such as a road grade, bulldozer, dump truck, brush cutter or pavement sweeper.
• Perform duties in the following areas: electrical, welding, plumbing, painting, machinist, rigging, carpentry, engine and equipment repair and quarry work.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with N (tanker)endorsement within 1 year of being appointed.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Pre-employment Drug Test and random drug testing required.
• Pre-employment and Annual physicals required.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 1 year of being appointed.
• May be required to obtain a USACE Boat License within 1 year of being appointed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a DAM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform routine installation, maintenance or repair on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment. Must have journeyman level experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, Carpentry, Machinist, Mechanic, Welder, or Engineering Equipment Operator. I work under normal supervision of a supervisor or work leader who reviews my work for completion.
Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: Work requires considerable standing, stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and maneuvering in cramped spaces. Regularly lifts 40 to 50 pounds. Hoists, lifts, hand trucks, and other workers are available to assist with heavier items. Works on ladders and scaffolds which requires overhead work or in stretched, cramped or awkward positions. Operation of equipment involves jarring, jolting, jerking, twisting, bouncing, vibration, and strenuous physical activity.

Working Conditions: Work performed inside include areas that are noisy, dirty, cold, damp, drafty, and greasy. Outside work is in all kinds of weather, including rain, wind, snow, and flooding. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, falls, scrapes, fumes, burns, abrasions, and danger to the fingers, hands, and other parts of the body from cutting tools, grinding wheels, rotating work pieces, and moving machine parts. Falling rocks and debris work exposes incumbent to accidents from being struck by debris falling into fast-running water. Employee is subject to the discomforts of wearing safety equipment such as gloves, hard-toed shoes, hard-hat, lifejacket, rain gear, etc., when required by the situation.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

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

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your 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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

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.

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