Summary
This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
This position can be filled at the WG-08 or WG-10 level commensurate with applicants experience. If selected at the WG-08 level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the WG-10 level after meeting eligibility and requirements.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Duties
- Under supervision of the Head Dam Operator, the maintenance staff operates and maintains a flood control dam.
- Remove debris and trash from trash rack.
- Mow grass and trims shrubs, brush and trees.
- Make minor repairs to roads and embankments involving grading with tractor and with hand tools.
- Inspect dam and appurtenant structures and equipment using standard inspection checklists.
- Drive gasoline or diesel powered truck and/or dump trucks with gross vehicle weights of up to 26,000 pounds or less, capable of carrying loads weighing 4 tons or less.
- Transport personnel and equipment and hauls trash, debris, etc. over varying terrain on public roads/highways in all types of traffic and weather.
- Service and make on the spot repairs to tractors, mowers, trucks, and all mechanical equipment utilized.
- Collect precipitation data, temperature and stream flow data, make gage readings pertaining to water storage and performs related calculations.
- Report weather information and operating data to the District Office and Northern Area Manager in accordance with established schedules.
- Receive visitors at the dam site, explaining the dam's function and operations, conducting information tours of the facilities, and distributing prepared handouts and answers visitor questions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- May require travel up to 5% of business related travel.
- Must undergo and pass a pre-employment physical; then biennially thereafter.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid State Issued Driver's License within 3 months of employment date.
- Must possess or be willing and able to maintain a valid boat (State and USACE) operator’s license within 12 months of employment date.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. within 12 months of employment date.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active First Aid Certification within 12 months of employment date.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc).
- Must use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, depending on the needs of the project to which you are assigned or during special situations.
- Wearing of prescribed maintenance uniform is required.
- Candidate selected for this position must pass a drug and alcohol test before assignment to the position and once assigned, is subject to unannounced random drug and alcohol testing.
- May be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
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.
Basic Requirement for Position:
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) at the GW-08 level:Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to perform maintenance on machinery or equipment, and/or drive gasoline or diesel powered trucks - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) at the WG-10 level:Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to operate a flood control dam to regulate stream flow, and/or perform maintenance on machinery or equipment, and/or drive gasoline or diesel powered trucks - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Job Elements: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
PHYSICAL EFFORT at the WG-08 Level:
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 at the WG-08 Level:
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 herbicides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects (dirt, fumes, cuts, bruises, falls, broken bones and drowning).
PHYSICAL EFFORT at the WG-10 level:
Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS at the WG-10 level:
Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including periods of extreme heat and cold, and inclement weather. Subject to cuts and bruises, electric shock, and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise, fumes, and vibrations of equipment; and a variety of hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying pesticides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects.
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.
Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4700
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.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: David.B.Williams@usace.army.mil
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 10/03/2024 to receive consideration.
Next steps
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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