Maintenance Mechanic, Patoka Lake, Dubois, IN WG-4749-10 (06100)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District Locations (City, State) Dubois, Indiana Position Overview/Duties Serves as Senior Maintenance Mechanic with responsibility for overseeing the work of subordinate full-time workers. Responsibilities include the planning, assigning, leading by active participation, and reviewing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and operational tasks at lake projects involving operation and maintenance of flood control structures, recreational sites, or other facilities located at Patoka Lake, Dubois, IN. Description Of Assignment/Duties Maintain electrical components, panels, and circuitry for a major public works flood control structure, associated office buildings and public use areas. Diagnosis problems of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and plumbing equipment/systems. Conduct inspection of flood control operating facilities. Inspect recreational facilities under Corps operational control. Repair of major control tower operating components. Perform maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems associated with assigned facilities equipment. 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: To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience Requirement 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. At a minimum, your level of experience must show your ability to perform the full range of maintenance and repair of the equipment including hydraulics, electronics, mechanics and operation equipment. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Competencies Needed For The Position Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Conditions Of Employment One-year probationary period may be required. Drug testing position; Pre employment drug test and subsequent testing. Pre Employment and annual physical. Required to lift up to 50lbs alone and 100lbs assisted. Must have state drivers license. Must wear appropriate uniform. May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties. Must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position and where required, pass all medical surveillance required/associated with said licenses. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 24% of the time. 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. Physical Effort: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Works requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing, and may be performed in cramped positions, under equipment, structures, etc. Frequently required to lift and carry parts and items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in extremes of weather or inside shop and other buildings. Work involves walking and climbing of steps, slopes, and uneven surfaces. There is danger of injury such as cuts, burns, electrical shock and bruises while use of power tools and welding equipment, strains from lifting or work in awkward positions, and danger of drowning while working in proximity of the water. 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. 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT 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 Gary J. Staigl. 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.