Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic, WY-5318-11 (56828)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District Locations (City, State) Dilliner, PA Position Overview/Duties Position Overview/Duties INTRODUCTION: Serves as the principal mechanic or technical lead at a large lock and dam site. As the primary site assigned technical specialist (Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic), implements and maintains a site-specific program of scheduled inspections, test operations, preventive maintenance, and planned or unplanned emergency repair and replacement of a wide variety of electrical, electronic, hydraulics, and mechanically interrelated/interlocking facility equipment and controls POSITION: LOCK AND DAM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT Description Of Assignment/Duties You will implement scheduled inspections, test operations, preventive maintenance, and planned/unplanned emergency repair/replacement of various electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interrelated/interlocking equipment and controls. You will maintain vigilance to detect changes or variances in equipment functioning, response to operating commands or sounds that may signal impending electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic malfunctions or breakdowns. You will make repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic equipment; fabricate parts; substitute or make component modifications; and take other action, as necessary, to minimize downtime. You will maintain records documenting maintenance and repair work to include preparation of field schematic drawings of equipment and systems. You will provide technical direction to other operating staff personnel assigned to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities. Other Conditions and Requirements 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. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens. Applicant Qualifications Experience Requirement: I have the ability to perform common repairs and major overhauls to equipment and systems associated with a lock structure featuring electric, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls. I can inspect, service, maintain, and repair a variety of other equipment such as gasoline engines, boat motors, chain saws, lawn mowing equipment, pumps, generators, electric carts, compressors, tractors, building electrical systems, utility and heating or cooling systems, which are associated with buildings and grounds at the work site. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: The incumbent of this position must be a registered professional in accordance with the requirement in ER 690-1-958. Competencies needed for the position: Troubleshooting Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of Materials Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Conditions Of Employment One-year probationary period may be required. One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel will occasionally 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. The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter. This is a Mission Essential position. A valid state drivers license is requirements. Incumbent may be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements. Incumbent is required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. 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. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. 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 . 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. 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- position . Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized. 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 HM Alan Nogy. Your Resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. 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. 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 FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements 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.