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 installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

Duties

Serves as working leader of 13-16 employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Works alongside other workers setting the pace and provides guidance and instruction on proper work methods as necessary. Checks work in progress and, when completed, for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Directs other employees to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines. Answers workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g., technical orders). Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as front-end loader, back-hoe, grader, road roller, excavator, and bulldozer to build roads, berms, dikes, roadbeds, parking lots, etc. Construct new and maintain existing range roads, cut back and reshape banks, excavate trenches and pits, fill in low spots, move earth, sand, gravel, clear brush, trees, stumps, rock, and occasionally move or cover hazardous or flammable materials. Performs and oversees fire-fighting operations in extreme wildfire conditions, utilizing bulldozers, tankers, and other equipment as required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver license with hazardous material and tanker endorsement. (CDL Class A)
• This position has a condition of employment which requires a civilian drug and alcohol test. Incumbent is required to sign a DA 5019-R.
• Incumbent must pass a pre-appointment physical.
• This position requires incumbent to work a call-back work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 do the work of a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the Ability to Lead or Supervise common Maintenance Mechanic duties, such as assist with maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial heating and boiling plant systems. I can perform maintenance on industrial air conditioning systems, and secondary power distribution and utility hook-up systems associated with fixed industrial electrical power systems and sub-systems; and refer to diagrams, charts, and manuals to determine techniques and processes related to preventive maintenance repairs and component replacements. I 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 involves constant bending, reaching, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to handle and adjust different sets of controls. Considerable strain is caused by constant vibration, loud mechanical noise, jerking and jolting from operations over rough surfaces. Frequently works in awkward or strained positions. Work is sometimes performed under adverse operating conditions. Some work requires long periods of standing and walking. Operation of equipment requires good hand and eye coordination and depth perception. Steer and operate by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. Working Conditions: Works outside in extreme weather conditions and periodically in open driver's seat or on platforms. Works on all types of terrain. Operates and leads others in all types of heavy engineering equipment with complicated controls. Exposed to injury from overturning of equipment, extremely hot and smoky wildfire conditions, working around underground gas, steam, power, communication, and water lines. Exposed to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, hot and cold temperatures, fumes, and hazardous or flammable materials. There is a possibility of cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, and strains. Majority of the work is performed within Fort Cavazos' training area, or surrounding area, and often on or near the live fire footprint where the individual is exposed to unexploded ordnance (dud munitions). Due to live fire restrictions, freedom of movement may be inhibited. When digging, the individual may be required to wear a Kevlar helmet, body armor, impact resistant glasses, and other protective gear. Individual must be able to wear safety protective equipment, such as safety boots, safety glasses with side shields, goggles, hearing protection, and hard hat or appropriate equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EF-APF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT CAVAZOS HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk