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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District, Operations Division, Levees & Channels Branch, Bryte Yard

Summary

This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (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 lead a crew or personally carry out maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of trades and crafts.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/10/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 10, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Situational/Unscheduled Telework only.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$35.42 - $41.32 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 9
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, approximately 5%.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CEDD-26-13023488-DHA
Control number
878533000

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Duties

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  • You will function as a working leader (usually over three to seven employees) while performing nonsupervisory duties of the same type as those being led.
  • Use skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness.
  • Apply coatings by any of the accepted methods of the trade using coating materials that are prepared in a special as well as common ways, and by applying coating techniques that assure surfaces have a smooth-textured and decorative appearance.
  • Maintain, repair, or construct a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, block, stone, and other related materials. Lay whole brick, block, and stone according to accepted trade practices.
  • Construct, maintain, and repair roads, parking areas, walkways, drainage ditches, basins, curbs, etc.
  • Remove locking devices from doors, desks, etc. Remove broken keys from keyways, disassemble items and perform visual checks to detect worn and damaged parts.
  • Occasionally operate five and ten ton dump trucks and other heavy equipment as required. May operate pick-up trucks and passenger vehicles.
  • Small Craft Operating: On a regular and recurring basis, operate Class 2 39' boat when operating "For Hire" on navigable waters which are regulated by the Coast Guard, requiring a 25 Ton Master License Near Coastal.
  • Use a truck to pull a boat. Deployable Tactical Operations System (DTOS) vehicles stored at Bryte Yard may also be driven.

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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 is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Must possess or obtain a 25 Ton Master Near Coastal vessel license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard within 3 years.
  • Must posses or obtain Commercial Driver License (CDL) (no endorsements) to operate vehicles with GVW of 26,001 pounds or a combination of vehicles with a combined CGVW of 26,001 pounds or more within 12 months.
  • Incumbent is required to maintain confined space proficiency and perform confined space entry certification.
  • Incumbent must be physically able to readily access and exit manholes with diameters as small as 20".
  • Incumbent is required to work scheduled, unscheduled and emergency overtime.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to lead workers performing the full range of carpentry, painting, masonry, asphalt work, locksmithing, motor vehicle operating, small craft operating, and engineering equipment operating. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

  • Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials up to 50 lbs unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms. Incumbent is required to maintain confined space proficiency and perform confined space entry certification.
  • Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts, bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. May be required to wear protective clothing and safety equipment. When operating engineering equipment, is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust. Incumbent must be physically able to readily access and exit manholes with diameters as small as 20".

Education

Some federal positions allow for substitution of education for experience. However, this position does not.

Additional information

  • This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
  • 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.
  • A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This is an Installations Career Field (CF) position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • 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/ for more information.
  • Veterans Preference does not apply since DHA eliminates competitive rating and ranking.
  • Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), we do not just construct infrastructure; we engineer the future of our Nation. From securing vital water resource infrastructure and restoring fragile ecosystems to designing world-class facilities for our armed forces and responding to natural disasters, our work touches lives every day.

By joining USACE, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, meaningful projects, collaborate with a diverse network of dedicated professionals, and advance your career. Here, your skills do not just build structures; they build national resilience, protect local communities, and support a safer, stronger tomorrow.

Build Strong With Us - explore our opportunities and engineer your legacy today.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO
DO NOT MAIL
Sacramento, CA 95814
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