Dam Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • South El Monte, CA • 2h ago

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: The position is responsible for dam operations and maintenance of dams and dam equipment across a range of geographical locations. Responsibilities Maintains dam, dam site, and reservoir area in good condition. Operates vehicles including 5 ton dump truck; a 1 ton pickup truck; a tractor; and several accessory items such as mower attachment, front end loader, backhoe, plow, disk spreader and drill. Receives visitors at the dam sites, explaining the dams function and conducting information tours of the facilities. Performs minor mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, concrete, and fencing at the sub-journeyman level. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, hydraulic systems, hoists, pumps and stand-by generator. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Dam Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform repair or maintenance work for buildings, structures and landscapes. Ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work frequently requires lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally to 100 pounds. Work frequently requires standing, walking, climbing, kneeling and bending. Operating equipment, vehicles and power tools requires rapid mental and muscular coordination as well as frequent arm and leg movement in manipulating gears and controls. Working Conditions: A substantial amount of work is performed outside and involves frequent exposure to weather extremes including extreme heat and cold. Work is subject to a variety of pests and the possibility of bites from these pests and insects exist. Work is subject to unpleasant odors, blowing dust, and fumes. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, etc. in performing maintenance and to more serious injuries when working on riprap and dam slopes. Work is subject to strain from lifting, cuts and bruises and falls from ladders. Subject to high noise levels and vibrations. Work sometimes is in close quarters and near moving machinery and electrical hazards. Occasionally in high traffic area. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary periodduring which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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) Engineers and Scientist Career Field position. 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.

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