Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-9 (63626)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District Locations (City, State) Falls of Rough, KY, Campbellsville, KY, Taylorsville, KY Position Overview/Duties INTRODU CTION: Serves as Maintenance Mechanic performing work in a variety of trades in the carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical trades involving maintenance of dam control tower facilities, maintenance of buildings and structures including modification of existing structures, construction of new facilities, and installation or replacement of water and fuel utility systems at the following locations: Falls of Rough, KY Rough River Lake; Campbellsville, KY Green River Lake; or Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville Lake. Description Of Assignment/Duties Perform work in a variety of trades in carpentry, plumbing, painting and mechanical trades. Such trades involving, but not limited to, maintenance of dam control tower facilities, buildings and structures Operation of hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, machinery, mechanical tools, use of backhoe, tractor etc. Installation and construction of buildings/structures, as well as modification and repairing of current structures and buildings Perform more difficult carpentry work that involves utilizing skills and techniques required to install, repair, or modify wood products such as building renovation, door/window frames, walls, furniture, etc. Maintenance of water treatment plants requiring filtration processes; electrical work; welding etc. Perform repair of electrical fixtures, defective wiring, etc. requiring the removal and replacement, splicing, and soldering or tightening of connections Electrical work also involves repair or replacement of such items as switches, defective wiring, controls, circuit breakers, receptacles, ballasts, and lighting fixtures 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 carpentry work, plumbing, painting, welding, HVAC repair, and maintenance/repair of automotive equipment such as constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, doors, windows, and trim; performing plumbing work such as installing pipes; painting indoor and outdoor surfaces; and/or Operate flood control facilities involving the reading of stream and rainfall gauges, dam safety equipment, telemark and telemetering and collection of data. 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 shops 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. Subject to dirt, grease, mud, and other substances while performing work. Protective equipment may be required while mixing and spraying of herbicides and other chemicals, if applicable. Competencies needed for the position: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Trouble Shooting CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: One-year 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. May be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating shift to operate the dam control tower facilities and perform other work required on a continuing basis. Incumbent is required to work in the following working conditions: Work outside a substantial part of the time subject to extreme weather. Work involves walking, climbing of ladders, steps, slopes, and uneven surfaces. Subject to dirt, grease, mud, and other substances while performing work. There is danger of injury while using power tools and other equipment, of strains and sprains from lifting and working in cramped, positions, and of drowning when working in the proximity of water. Protective equipment may be required while mixing and spraying of herbicides and other chemicals, if applicable.. May be required to possess and keep valid as applicable: (a) motorboat license in accordance with Coast Guard requirements; (b) valid state driver’s permit to operate assigned motor vehicles; (c) state permit to operate water and/or sewage treatment plants, if applicable; (d) license to use herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides, if applicable, or not accomplished on a contract basis and (e) valid State commercial driver's license (CDL). 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. Annual physical may be required. 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 non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards. 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-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position [ST3] [ED4] . Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized. Relocation 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 Fall of Rough, KY – Rough River Lake (Jon.P.Fillingham@usace.army.mil) Campbellsville, KY – Green River Lake (Larry.M.Lemmon@usace.army.mil) Taylorsville, KY – Taylorsville Lake (Evan.S.McKinney@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 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.