Summary About the Position: This position is for the Susquehanna River Project, US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. Our mission is to deliver engineering services to strengthen our Nation's security, economy and reduce risks from disasters. Responsibilities Operates a flood control dam to maintain reservoir elevations in accordance with the project operations manual to maintain safe stream flows downstream which will accomplish the Flood Risk Management mission. Maintains structures, buildings, roads, and grounds utilizing various trade practices and materials for safety and aesthetic value. As the head dam operator responsible for the management of diverse programs including but not limited to asset management, real estate, environmental, construction management, and safety in support of project administration. Conducts or directs regular and periodic inspections of dam, dike, channel, weirs, and/or levee comprising the project noting discrepancies or need for maintenance or repair services. Operates diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. Maintains combustion-powered vehicles and equipment including tractors with loaders, backhoes, mowers, sidehill mowers, engines, replacing, and/or repairing defective parts, and components. Uses various tools, test equipment, and measuring devices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. 1) Performing both routine and non-routine maintenance and repair tasks on mechanical equipment, utility systems, buildings, and/or other appurtenant structures and properties; 2) Operating diesel and gasoline powered vehicles including tractors, backhoes, and mowers; 3) Performing maintenance on combustion- powered vehicles, equipment and mechanical or hydraulic systems to include troubleshooting, replacing and/or repairing defective parts, components, and systems; 4) Utilizing a variety of tools and equipment: and 5) Managing diverse programs in support of project administration including record keeping (digital and paper), electronic time entry, procurement of supplies and services and compliance with Federal Acquisition regulations electronically and hard-copy - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors, and outdoors in all weather conditions including periods of extreme heat and cold, and inclement weather. Subject to cuts and bruises, electric shock, and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment; discomfort from noise, fumes, and vibrations of equipment; and a variety of hazards associated with operating vehicles and equipment, applying pesticides, and performing duties in the vicinity of flood control projects. Education 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. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Material Maintenance Management Career Field position. 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. 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. The following hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government, depending on funding availability and at management discretion: Advanced In-Hire (offered to new Federal service employee only). Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal service employees only). Recruitment Incentive (offered to new Federal service employees only). Relocation Management may make selection at any duty location below: Salary for Duty Location: York, PA - $31.40 - $36.63 Salary for Duty Location: Curwensville, PA - $32.36 - $37.78
