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LOCK AND DAM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Southwestern Division (SWD)
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Summary

About the Position: This is a Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic WY-10/11 position with USACE Little Rock District, Operations Division; with the McClellan Kerr Project Office, Russellville Site Office, Location: Morrilton and Little Rock, AR.

May be filled at the WY-10 (target WY-11), or the WY-11. Promotion is at management discretion.

This position is exclusively represented by Local 953, AFGE AFL-CIO.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/16/2024 to 03/07/2024
Salary
$28.47 to - $35.27 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WY 10 - 11
Locations
Little Rock, AR
1 vacancy
Morrilton, AR
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for business (TDY) 10% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERK248644746858HW
Control number
776785600

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Duties

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  • Principal mechanic at a large lock and dam site
  • Implement and maintain site-specific program of scheduled inspections, test operations, and preventative maintenance of a wide variety of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interlocking facility equipment and controls
  • Schedule day-to-day maintenance and repair work
  • Short and Long term preventative maintenance planning
  • Perform complex troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical navigation equipment issues
  • Responsible for diagnostic maintenance inspection

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Drug screening and random drug testing.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination.
  • Will may be required to work occasional weekends and holidays.
  • Heavy Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • This is a Mission Essential Position.
  • Position is required to obtain and maintain a valid State's driver license.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.


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.


Minimum Qualifications for the WY-10: (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) LOCK AND DAM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. This includes tasks associated with the maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and/or equipment including operating power driven hand tools, use of tools to accomplish maintenance tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.


Minimum Qualifications for the WY-11: (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n)LOCK AND DAM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. This includes: preventative maintenance and minor repairs to mechanical AND electrical equipment and systems containing hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical controls at a navigation and/or industrial facility.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hand and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes. Climbs ladders and poles.
  • Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the day and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high tension electrical wires, and on scaffolds or slings. Occasionally, works behind bulkhead or in tunnels below water level. Is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noises, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective hearing devices, hard hat, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

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 -LOCK AND DAM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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