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Railroad Repairer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Railroad Maintenance, McAlester, OK
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

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

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/26/2024 to 07/09/2024
Salary
$19.98 to - $23.31 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 5
Location
5 vacancies in the following location:
McAlester, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 1 Year 1 Day
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
MCGL240993568769HD
Control number
797480300

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Duties

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  • Remove and install ties, track sections, switches, tie plates, bolts, spikes, and other similar track parts.
  • Check tracks to visually find obvious defects such as loose spikes, defective ties, broken rail, uneven joints, washed out ballast, and clogged drainage systems.
  • Check operation of manually thrown switches, making minor adjustments for smooth operation.
  • Align straight sections of track, gage tracks for correct and uniform distance between rails.

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.

Qualifications

About the Position: The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as a Railroad Repairer located at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, which is a subordinate installation of JMC.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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) Railroad Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision.
- Must possess the ability to align straight sections of track and gaging tracks for correct and uniform distance between rails using a fixed gage; install ties, track sections, switches, and other similar track parts. I can cut rail to designated length or installed small rail sections; and check operation of manually thrown switches making minor adjustments for smooth operation.
- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Effort: This position performs extremely strenuous work for long periods. Work may require constant kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and similar body and limb movements. May be required to lift and carry equipment weighing over 80 pounds. All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment lifting device. The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts.
  • Working Conditions: This position is required to work outside in all types of weather and may be subjected to loud machinery noises, possible burn from hot equipment, fumes from creosote, smoke, dirt, falls and possible injuries from handling equipment.

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.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This is a Term position not to exceed one year and one day; may be extended up to a maximum of six years.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position AR3135.

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.

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