Maintenance Worker (MVO)
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Leesport, Pennsylvania
Leesport, Pennsylvania
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Leesport, Pennsylvania Leesport, Pennsylvania
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
This position can be filled at the WG-08 or WG-10 level commensurate with applicants experience. If selected at the WG-08 level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the WG-10 level after meeting eligibility and requirements.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- May require travel up to 5% of business related travel.
- Must undergo and pass a pre-employment physical; then biennially thereafter.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid State Issued Driver's License within 3 months of employment date.
- Must possess or be willing and able to maintain a valid boat (State and USACE) operator’s license within 12 months of employment date.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. within 12 months of employment date.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active First Aid Certification within 12 months of employment date.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc).
- Must use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, depending on the needs of the project to which you are assigned or during special situations.
- Wearing of prescribed maintenance uniform is required.
- Candidate selected for this position must pass a drug and alcohol test before assignment to the position and once assigned, is subject to unannounced random drug and alcohol testing.
- May be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Position:
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) at the GW-08 level:Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to perform maintenance on machinery or equipment, and/or drive gasoline or diesel powered trucks -Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) at the WG-10 level:Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to operate a flood control dam to regulate stream flow, and/or perform maintenance on machinery or equipment, and/or drive gasoline or diesel powered trucks -Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Job Elements: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:
Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts extra effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor and exerts extra effort to turn the larger and heavier vehicles and to operate the additional controls of heavier motor vehicles. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which requires work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts very heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads and operating heavy hand-held equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS at the WG-08 Level:
Works outdoors in all weather conditions, including periods of extreme heat and cold and inclement weather. Subject to injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment, discomfort from noise and vibration of equipment, and hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying herbicides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects (dirt, fumes, cuts, bruises, falls, broken bones and drowning).
PHYSICAL EFFORT at the WG-10 level:
Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS at the WG-10 level:
Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including periods of extreme heat and cold, and inclement weather. Subject to cuts and bruises, electric shock, and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise, fumes, and vibrations of equipment; and a variety of hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying pesticides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Position:
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) at the GW-08 level:Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to perform maintenance on machinery or equipment, and/or drive gasoline or diesel powered trucks -Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) at the WG-10 level:Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision - Your resume must demonstrate your ability to operate a flood control dam to regulate stream flow, and/or perform maintenance on machinery or equipment, and/or drive gasoline or diesel powered trucks -Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Job Elements: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts extra effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor and exerts extra effort to turn the larger and heavier vehicles and to operate the additional controls of heavier motor vehicles. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which requires work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts very heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads and operating heavy hand-held equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS at the WG-08 Level:
Works outdoors in all weather conditions, including periods of extreme heat and cold and inclement weather. Subject to injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment, discomfort from noise and vibration of equipment, and hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying herbicides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects (dirt, fumes, cuts, bruises, falls, broken bones and drowning).
PHYSICAL EFFORT at the WG-10 level:
Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS at the WG-10 level:
Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including periods of extreme heat and cold, and inclement weather. Subject to cuts and bruises, electric shock, and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise, fumes, and vibrations of equipment; and a variety of hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying pesticides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Title 5 USC Section 9905) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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