Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens
Duties
- Operates a flood control dam to maintain reservoir elevations in accordance with the project operations manual to maintain safe stream flows downstream which will accomplish the flood risk management mission.
- Maintains structures, buildings, roads, or grounds utilizing various trade practices and materials for safety and aesthetic value.
- Assists the head dam operator in the management of diverse programs including but not limited to asset management, real estate, environmental, construction management, and safety in support of project administration.
- Conducts regular and periodic inspections of dam, dike, channel, weirs, and/or levee comprising the project noting discrepancies or need for maintenance or repair services.
- Operates diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. Maintains combustion-powered vehicles and equipment including tractors with loaders, backhoes, mowers, sidehill mowers, engines, replacing, and/or repairing defective parts, and components.
- Uses various tools, test equipment, and measuring devices.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid, State-issued Motor Vehicle Driver's license.
- Requires travel 10% of the time
- Must wear a Corps of Engineers uniform.
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- Pre-employment physical is required
- Required to obtain and maintain a USACE Motorboat Operator License.
- Position requires participation in the Department of Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program to include passing a urinalysis drug testing prior to appointment and passing random urinalysis drug testing after appointment.
- Seasonal employees are subject to periodic layoff and recall. The incumbent is required to sign a Seasonal Employment Agreement as a condition of employment.
- Heavy lifting is required by this position; the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., however, when required to lift objects weighing in excess of 35 pounds, incumbent will obtain assistance of others or use mechanical handling equipment.
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.
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-07 without more than normal supervision performing tasks such as 1) Routine and non-routine maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment, utility systems, buildings, and/or other appurtenant structures and properties; 2) Operating diesel and gasoline powered vehicles including tractors, backhoes, and mowers; 3) Performing maintenance on combustion powered vehicles, equipment and mechanical or hydraulic systems to include troubleshooting, replacing and/or repairing defective parts, components, and systems; and 4) Utilizing a variety of tools and equipment.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts extra effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor and exerts extra effort to turn the larger and heavier vehicles and to operate the additional controls of heavier motor vehicles. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which requires work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts very heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads and operating heavy hand-held equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outdoors in all weather conditions, including periods of extreme heat and cold and inclement weather. Subject to injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment, discomfort from noise and vibration of equipment, and hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying pesticides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects (dirt, fumes, cuts, bruises, falls, broken bones and drowning).
Education
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.
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.
As vacancies occur, the Hiring Manager/Official/Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
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:
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: CENAB-HR-DHA01@usace.army.mil.
You must provide the vacancy announcement number CERD244335175516HWF in the subject line of the email.
Important Information about Application Supporting Documents/Attachments
- Provide documents that support your qualification for the position, typically, these are documents such as resume, transcript, copy of professional license, and SF-50.
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as SSN and DOB data should be REDACTED or REMOVED from documents prior to submission, especially SF-50 and DD 214 forms.
- To ensure that documents are identifiable to your application package, name attachments with the following naming convention:
Last Name, First Name - Document Type
EXAMPLES:
Smith, John - Resume
Smith, John - SF50 Redacted
Smith, John - Transcript
Smith, John - PE License
- Preferred format for documents is PDF format.
- Do not submit documents that are password protected.
- Any documents to be considered as part of your application, must be attached to your email.
Submissions that provide a link to access and download or retrieve resumes, etc., will be considered as an incomplete application.
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 10/07/2024 to receive consideration.
Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
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