Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Wallisville, Texas Wallisville, Texas
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is located in the Galveston OPS Division Project Operations Branch Houston Project Office located in Wallisville, TX
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.
- Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Program or a Memorandum of Statement of Understanding (MOU).
- Position requires a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within one year from the hire date and be able to successfully test for renewal if required.
- Required to obtain and maintain basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification.
- Incumbent is required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- This position requires a physical.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common tasks including repairs and overhauls to equipment and systems associated with lock structure featuring electrical/mechanical controls; inspect, service, maintain, and repair a variety of other equipment such as gasoline engines, boat motors, chain saws, lawn mowing equipment, pumps, etc.; perform carpentry, plumbing or painting to maintain grounds. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Physical Effort: The position requires extensive walking, climbing of steps and ladders, lifting, and carrying heavy tools and equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and stretching, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
- Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside. Outside work is performed in all types of weather. Summer months are high in temperature and humidity. Danger of falls while working above grounds and danger of drowning while working over water. Subject to strains and injury from lifting heavy tools and material and when working in awkward positions. Subject to cuts and abrasions from use of hand tools in confined places. Works in damp places. Approved protective clothing and safety devices will be furnished as prescribed by General Safety Requirements and other applicable policies and procedures to provide the most adequate protection available against any hazardous conditions encountered.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- 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(n) 18 Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances is NOT authorized.
- This is a(n) 18 Career Field (CF) position.
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Date Posted
09/30/2024
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