Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Operates a variety of engineering and construction equipment to perform maintenance and repairs of the dam and its engineered features, roads, trails and in support of natural resource management and protection activities.
• Operates dump truck with low boy trailer to safely haul heavy equipment to and from work sites to perform maintenance of the dam and its engineered features, roads and trails, and in support of natural resource management, and protection activities.
• Performs journey-level maintenance and repair of electrical, heating, plumbing and emergency power systems in the Project office and visitor kiosk facilities.
• Inspects, maintains and performs minor and major repairs to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and power generating equipment and systems in the dam.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs to heavy engineering equipment, Project owned vehicles, riverboats, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
• Identifies, recommends, schedules and inspects contracted maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains shop manuals, equipment logbooks and maintenance documentation systems.
• Collects records and reports stream flow measurements during the operating season and flood events.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to pass a physical.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of up to 25% is required in the performance of duties.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)to perform duties of position issued by the state of residence.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid CPR certificate and advanced first aid card.

Qualifications

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.

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 an Engineering Equipment Operator (Maintenance Mechanic) without more than normal supervision. Operate and maneuver one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment in support of flood risk, and natural resources management on flat or rolling terrain and steer and operate engineering equipment by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. I can perform basic maintenance and repair of electrical, heating, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry and landscaping work. Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work may be completed in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching and straining in awkward positions. Heavy physical effort is sometimes used to reach, push, turn and move requiring coordination of hands, feet, arms, and legs to operate controls for all types of equipment. Work can involve lifting and carrying objects exceeding 50 pounds. Equipment and vehicle operation over rough surfaces for long periods results in constant vibration and uncomfortable body movements.
• Working Conditions: Works inside and outside regardless of weather conditions. Hazards exist when working around moving equipment, electricity, hydraulic equipment, fuels and chemicals. Nature of work is loud, dirty, dusty and greasy. Approved protective clothing and equipment will be furnished as prescribed by policy to provide the best protection against any known or anticipated hazardous condition encountered.

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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