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Maintenance Worker

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nashville District, Operations Division, Western Kentucky Area Office, Barkley Power Plant
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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: You will perform a variety of work in maintaining, repairing and overhauling various mechanical and electrical features of a hydroelectric power plant, dam and switchyard including annual inspection and major repair to power generating units.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/23/2024 to 05/02/2024
Salary
$25.47 to - $29.72 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kuttawa, KY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 10% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
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
CERE249818952915HW
Control number
787920700

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Duties

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  • Provide support work involved in the tear down (disassembly and reassembly) of the main generator and all of its components.
  • Perform rigging and signaling (balancing and damaged parts of generator) as needed when moving and placing equipment in and around the plant and loading and unloading of trucks.
  • Provide support in the repair, cleaning, installation and testing of electrical equipment of various voltage ranges from 24 volts DC to 125 volts DC and 120 volts AC to 161,000 volts AC throughout the power house, dam, and switchyard.
  • Clean, prime, paint, and apply protective coatings to equipment located in and around the powerhouse, dam, and switchyard.
  • Perform various types of welding in the repair and fabrication of equipment for the power house, dam, and switchyard.
  • Fabricate and build various items in and around the power plant to include: tool boards, boxes, safety and equipment boards and storage bins.
  • Repair concrete bases for motors, pumps, and piping supports.

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.
  • A pre-employment and bi-annual physicals are required for this position.
  • Physical is required - heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing more than 40 lbs.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Special Notice: Please Read!If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, please apply for this vacancy against CERE249818952913 for status candidates.


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) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision: The ability to perform common automotive mechanics, plumbing, and/or sheet metal. Maintain, repair, and overhaul various mechanical equipment/machines, buildings, and grounds fixtures such as bathroom facilities. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • PHYSICAL EFFORT- Frequently handles objects weighing 45 pounds and occasionally carries objects weighing 45 pounds and over. Required to push, pull, reach, walk, and stand for prolonged periods; crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery for sustained periods of time.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS- Performs work inside and outside. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration from machines. Subject to electrical shock, changing climatic conditions, water hazards and loud noises. Occasionally climb and work from ladders and scaffoldings exposing to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Dirt, grease, fumes, dust and dampness are frequently encountered. Works around heavy machinery, with and around power shop equipment. Various protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, and glasses are used.

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) Maintenance Mechanic 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.htm for more information.
  • 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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