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ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Gavins Point Project Office
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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: Serves as Section maintenance working leader responsibile for leading work of site maintenance staff and performing equipment operator duties, heavy mobile equipment mechanic duties or maintenance mechanic duties (whichever is applicable) working alongside maintenance workers led.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/24/2024 to 10/18/2024
Salary
$34.60 to - $40.36 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 11
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Saint Helena, NE
Yankton, SD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is approximately 5%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CERH244298857215HW
Control number
811109800

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Duties

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  • Serves as working leader of two to five full time and up to six temporary/seasonal employees engaged in performance of trades and labor work.
  • Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work.
  • Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines, and urges or advises other employees to follow supervisor’s instruction and to meet deadlines.
  • Works along with other employees and sets pace performing non-supervisory work of the same knowledge and level as that done by the group led.

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.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
  • This position meets the criteria for pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing position under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
  • Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twenty-four (24) months of employment.
  • Obtain and maintain an USACE boat operator's license (under 26') and authorization to operate a tow boat with barge on a reservoir within twenty-four (24) months of employment and possess and maintain the license thereafter.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an USACE Mobile Crane Operators Certification within twenty-four (24) months of employment and possess and maintain the license thereafter.
  • This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.

Qualifications

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 Lead as a(n) ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to lead. I have experience relaying instructions to co-workers. I have experience in setting the pace for work accomplishments. I am able to keep work progressing to meet a given deadline or schedule without more than normal supervision. I have experience inspecting work of others, as well as, performing preventative maintenance on different types of vehicles such as: power shovels, front end loaders, cranes, bulldozers, road graders, rollers, heavy duty compressors, large generators, tractors, large trucks, hydraulic lifts, vehicles and accessory equipment and attachments. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Lead or Supervise
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of work requires light to moderate physical effort in the handling of equipment and tools, while working from scaffolds, standing, stooping, bending, working overhead, etc. On occasion, may be required to lift and carry items or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Depending upon types of duties performed, works either outside under a variety of weather conditions typical of the geographic area or inside normally in heated or semi-heated areas. May be subject to electrical shock, working in cramped quarters, normal cuts and bruises associated with handling a variety of hand tools, and/or more serious injury associated with power tools, mobile equipment, etc.

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) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • 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.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
  • Requires employee to wear personnel protective equipment as needed.
  • May require working outside in all kinds of weather.
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Advanced In-Hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, and/or Advance Leave Accrual.

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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