Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor, WA-5318-9 (66195)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) Headquarters Locations (City, State) Morgantown, WV, Warsaw, KY, Position Overview/Duties Serves as a Federal Wage System Working Supervisor at the Lock and Dam facility located at Markland Lock and Dam, Warsaw, KY or the Morgantown Lock and Dam in Morgantown, WV within the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS). Work supervised and performed includes maintenance work required for upkeep of lock, dam, and other site buildings, grounds, and equipment, and operating of lock and dam equipment. Positions are located in Warsaw, Kentucky (Gallatin County) or MORGANTOWN, WV (MONONGALIA County) Duties Provide general guidance and direction and distribute and balance the daily workload at a navigation lock and dam facility. Provide technical direction and assist in accomplishing difficult, new, or substantially changed work steps, processes, methods, procedures, and operational sequences. Inspect completed work for quality and work order/assignment requirements, reporting possible or actual work delays to the Lockmaster. Participate with the Lockmaster in the preparation of overall site leave schedule as pertinent to supervised employees, approving leave which falls within the established leave schedule. Assist the Lockmaster in providing the certification training for lock and dam operators. Serve as a primary credit card holder and may keep associated records on credit card usage and purchases. Other Conditions and Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Requirement: Perform difficult and full complex range of diagnostic maintenance inspections and repairs on all navigation and flood control project operating systems, machinery, structural components and related lock and dam equipment. Skilled in providing technical direction and training to mechanics, lock and dam operators, journeymen and new employees - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures. Climbs ladders and poles. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, subject to changing climatic conditions, loud noises, prolonged standing, falling, water hazards, drowning, cuts and bruises. Works in cramped places and is exposed to dirt, grease, fumes, and dust; works around heavy construction machinery, with and around power shop equipment. Occasionally, will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level . Competencies needed for the position: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance. DRUG TESTING: This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600-1-3. MISSION ESSENTIAL:This position is designated as "Mission Essential"incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate. Mission Essential employees are required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations, and dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise. Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements. Required to possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must observe established safe working procedure with appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. Required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements. This position requires a pre-employment physical examination. Other Essential Information Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act [ST1] [ED2] . Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position [ST3] [ED4] . Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Point of contact for this announcement is Pittsburgh District - Alan.Nogy@usace.army.mil Louisville District - David.M.Seng@usace.army.mil or Shawn.M.Riley@usace.army.mil Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.