Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the overall operation and maintenance of a Lock and Dam facility.
• Operate electrically, electronically, and/or hydraulically controlled lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for passage of traffic through the lock structure and maintenance of required pool levels.
• Participate in long‑term repair and maintenance planning for the project by developing and prioritizing projects needed to ensure continued effective operations of the locks and dam.
• Conduct the full range of supervisory roles including setting performance requirements, making performance appraisals, counseling and awarding employees, and resolving concerns through discussion with employees and union representatives.
• Conduct safety meetings, develop hazard analysis for each job, instruct employees in safety methods and practices, enforce safety regulations, and investigate accidents and prepare accident reports.
• Provide technical advice needed to determine how work can be accomplished efficiently and economically within operational and fiscal requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• One‑year probationary period may be required.
• One‑year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program; incumbent must sign DA Form 5019‑R (Condition of Employment) for critical positions under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Position designated “Mission Essential”; incumbent must report to work or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
• Incumbent may be required to possess a current American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED, and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site‑specific requirements.
• Incumbent may be required to hold a valid state driver’s license based on job‑related, site‑specific requirements.
• Employees must observe established safe working procedures.
• Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment are provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions; its use is mandatory.
• Incumbent may be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site‑specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible:
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Experience: Paid and unpaid experience (including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations) is credited. No specific length of training or experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate, via written application materials, the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
• Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
  • Ability to perform the work of a Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision.
  • Experience must show performance of operating, inspecting, disassembling, and troubleshooting lock and dam equipment and machinery; repairing lock valves and gates; performing welding operations; troubleshooting and repairing electric, gasoline, and diesel motors of mobile‑railed service bridge cranes, truck cranes, pumps, generators, compressors, and tractors.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
  • Ability to lead or supervise.
  • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
  • Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
  • Troubleshooting.
• Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.