Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Workforce for DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Tri-Lakes Project office located in Littleton, CO.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
Duties
- Serve as a Maintenance Worker, operating and maintaining 4 flood control dams.
- Operate and install service gates, emergency gates and bulkheads; inspect, repair and maintain the appurtenant structures and systems of the dam including a variety mechanical and electrical work; participate in annual and periodic dam inspections.
- Maintain upkeep and repair of roads, buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment within the project office through various mechanical, electrical, welding, carpentry, painting, and plumbing tasks. Maintains sites located about the Denver area.
- Assists with small purchase order contracts to include: determining type of contractor, services or supplies required, obtaining prices, overseeing completion/delivery of services or supplies.
- Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment to include: light duty pick-up trucks, dump trailers, dump truck, snowplow, skid steer loader, ATV, boat, crane, and industrial tractor, backhoe and rental equipment.
- The incumbent may have to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project.
- Maintains and repairs equipment such as, hydraulic gates, hoists, overhead cranes, elevators, sump pumps, standby generators, and HVAC equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This is a mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with ER 690-1-1218, USACE Civilian Drug Free Workplace Program, dated 30 June 2021. Participation in the Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Program is required.
- Must obtain a US Army Corps of Engineers Motorboat Operator’s License upon employment.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project.
- Incumbent is required to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
- May be required to have a valid CPR certificate, First Aid Card and first responder (or equivalent) training.
- Will be required to work in non-permit required and Category II permit required confined spaces be able to implement proper entry techniques. Required to know and implement the requirements of the Confined Space Program.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's license (CDL).
- Pre-employment physical is required.
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 a(n) Maintenance Worker~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common ground maintenance activities. I can read mechanical diagrams that specify the procedures to maintain and repair mechanical equipment. Under supervision, I have repaired equipment such as such as elevators, sump pumps, standby generators and HVAC equipment. I have made basic electrical repairs such as tightening connections and insulating bare wires. I have set up and performed basic, rudimentary welding jobs. I have experience operating vehicles and equipment such as sedans, light duty pick-up trucks, and mowers to pick up debris and mow grass. I 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.- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladder scaffolds and on platforms in cramped and hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, works in awkward, tiring and uncomfortable positions. Moderate to heavy physical effort is involved, frequently lifting, moving, and carrying items up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds with and without assistance while handling heavy equipment, parts, and materials, pushing wheelbarrows and running power equipment. Considerable arm movement is required for various operations.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside exposed to all weather conditions, in dusty, dirty, greasy, oily, damp, or noisy conditions. Inside work is usually performed on concrete floors. Exposed to dirt and fumes. Subject to possible injury due to falls from ladders or scaffolds, vehicular accidents, loading and unloading vehicles, or from hand or power tools. Subject to cuts, bruises, insect bites, stings, scrapes, burns, infections, and broken bones. May be required to work uncommon tour of duty and extra hours.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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 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
- 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.
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 06/27/2024 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/12443919).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will 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://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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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