Description:
About the Position: Serves as a Federal Wage System (FWS) Supervisor (Lockmaster) at a large navigation lock and dam within the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS). As Lockmaster, is responsible for implementation of all site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operation and associated buildings, grounds, and equipment operation and maintenance.Requirements:
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 Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) 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 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks in shops such as distributing and balancing the daily workload of the Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanics and Lock and Dam Operators at a navigation lock and dam facility. Ensure the facility is operated and maintained in the most efficient and safest manner to prove uninterrupted, reliable service to the commercial towing industry. Assure timely accomplishment of assigned work and see that employees have enough work to keep busy. Keep up with progress of work and make adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Spot check and/or review completed work to guarantee satisfactory and amend or reject work that does not meet established standards. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting
Physical Efforts: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Routinely lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 lbs. or greater. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined spaces such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures; climbs ladders and poles. Machinery on high lift structures is large and requires the skills of a heavy construction mechanic to effect repair or replacement.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the day and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high-tension electrical wires, and on scaffolds or slings. Occasionally, works behind bulkhead or in tunnels below water level. Is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noises, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective hearing devices, hard hat, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.
Mar 27, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov