MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER Job in Bryte, CA

Vacancy No. CEDD-26-13023488-DHA Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $35.42 to $41.32 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/29/2026 Close Date 8/10/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Bryte, CA


MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District, Operations Division, Levees & Channels Branch, Bryte Yard

Summary

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

About the Position: You will lead a crew or personally carry out maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of trades and crafts.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

  • You will function as a working leader (usually over three to seven employees) while performing nonsupervisory duties of the same type as those being led.
  • Use skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness.
  • Apply coatings by any of the accepted methods of the trade using coating materials that are prepared in a special as well as common ways, and by applying coating techniques that assure surfaces have a smooth-textured and decorative appearance.
  • Maintain, repair, or construct a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, block, stone, and other related materials. Lay whole brick, block, and stone according to accepted trade practices.
  • Construct, maintain, and repair roads, parking areas, walkways, drainage ditches, basins, curbs, etc.
  • Remove locking devices from doors, desks, etc. Remove broken keys from keyways, disassemble items and perform visual checks to detect worn and damaged parts.
  • Occasionally operate five and ten ton dump trucks and other heavy equipment as required. May operate pick-up trucks and passenger vehicles.
  • Small Craft Operating: On a regular and recurring basis, operate Class 2 39' boat when operating "For Hire" on navigable waters which are regulated by the Coast Guard, requiring a 25 Ton Master License Near Coastal.
  • Use a truck to pull a boat. Deployable Tactical Operations System (DTOS) vehicles stored at Bryte Yard may also be driven.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Must possess or obtain a 25 Ton Master Near Coastal vessel license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard within 3 years.
  • Must posses or obtain Commercial Driver License (CDL) (no endorsements) to operate vehicles with GVW of 26,001 pounds or a combination of vehicles with a combined CGVW of 26,001 pounds or more within 12 months.
  • Incumbent is required to maintain confined space proficiency and perform confined space entry certification.
  • Incumbent must be physically able to readily access and exit manholes with diameters as small as 20".
  • Incumbent is required to work scheduled, unscheduled and emergency overtime.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to lead workers performing the full range of carpentry, painting, masonry, asphalt work, locksmithing, motor vehicle operating, small craft operating, and engineering equipment operating. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

  • Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials up to 50 lbs unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms. Incumbent is required to maintain confined space proficiency and perform confined space entry certification.
  • Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts, bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. May be required to wear protective clothing and safety equipment. When operating engineering equipment, is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust. Incumbent must be physically able to readily access and exit manholes with diameters as small as 20".

Education

Some federal positions allow for substitution of education for experience. However, this position does not.

Additional information

  • This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to 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.
  • A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This is an Installations Career Field (CF) position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Veterans Preference does not apply since DHA eliminates competitive rating and ranking.
  • Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

Required Documents

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
  • 3 professional references contact information, optional
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. If you have a CDL and/or 25 Ton Master Near Coastal vessel license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, please submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package. See: Transcripts and Licenses
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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/10/2026 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13023488).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, 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 additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
  • You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO
DO NOT MAIL
Sacramento, CA 95814
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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By joining USACE, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, meaningful projects, collaborate with a diverse network of dedicated professionals, and advance your career. Here, your skills do not just build structures; they build national resilience, protect local communities, and support a safer, stronger tomorrow.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO
DO NOT MAIL
Sacramento, CA 95814
US

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