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Revetment Worker

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, River Operations Branch, Mat Sinking Unit
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Assigned to the MSU and will operate specially designed pneumatic tying tool to fasten side sections of concrete mattress sections together.
NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.
NOTE: This is a temporary position NTE 8 months.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/12/2024 to 06/24/2024
Salary
$19.44 to - $22.67 per hour
Pay scale & grade
XF 4
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Vicksburg, MS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - Extensive travel required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 8 months
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
CERG241247672237HW
Control number
795460200

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Duties

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  • Use a specifically designed pneumatic tying tool to fasten side sections of concrete mattress sections together.
  • Operate a semi-automatic tying tool to accomplish your duties. Judgment will be used in determining positioning of the tool prior to inserting wire and activating the tool.
  • Fasten end sections of concrete mattress together with end twist wires,U-bolts, or saddles.
  • Use hand tools such as a hand twist wrench and/or socket-type wrench.
  • Clean deck of floating plant.
  • Replenish hardware supplies such as wires, nuts and U-bolts.
  • Prepare plant for tow by hauling winch cables to various deck fittings.

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.
  • Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical as well as an annual physical.
  • This position requires work in inclement weather conditions.
  • This position requires heavy lifting in excess of 40 pounds.
  • Successfully completion of a pre-employment drug test as well as random drug testing after.

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.

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) Revetment Worker~ without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Operating small machines or equipment, cleaning machine parts, equipment or tools, and judging proper positioning of tools - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Efforts: Work frequently requires lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing in excess of 40 lbs. Constantly standing and walking is required
  • Working Conditions: Works outside under all weather conditions, subject to dust, continuous noise and extremes in heat or cold. Requires continuous walking and frequent stooping and bending. Is subject to hazards of falling overboard, breaking cables, and working near moving cranes and equipment handling heavy loads. Is required to frequently handle the tying tool and pneumatic line that together with a supply of tying wires weigh in excess of 40 pounds.

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) 29 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • 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 position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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