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: This is a Drill Rig Operator, WG-5729-10 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Omaha District, Engineering Division.

Duties

Safely operates all vehicles necessary for the accomplishment of any drilling assignment in both on-road and off-road situations. Selects the most appropriate rig(s) to successfully accomplish the assigned work, given the requirements of the mission. Conducts drilling operations in a variety of climatic conditions (i.e. very hot, very cold, wet, etc.). Identifies safety-related deficiencies and brings these deficiencies to the attention of the appropriate personnel. Formulates and adjusts properties with a variety of drill fluid additives to promote borehole stability. Is familiar and assists with utilizing out-of-the-ordinary drilling techniques to successfully accomplish assigned work to conform with regulations or established protocols.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 90% of the time.
• Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's license (CDL) within 1 year (12 months) of employment.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing position under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.

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) WG-10: Ability to do the work of a(n) Drill Rig Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform some tasks including drilling techniques on mechanically driven geotechnical drill rigs, such as CME, Diedrich, or Mobile. I have experience in at least 3 of the following: assisting in core drilling operations; assisting in the setting up and operation of auger, cable tool and rotary drilling equipment to obtain samples of soil, rock, etc., for field classification and/or laboratory analysis; assisting in setting up equipment such as leveling machine and setting up mast on drill rig; assembling and disassembling drill rods and core barrels using wrenches and other tools; assisting in removing samples from sample barrels; assisting in maintenance of drilling equipment by cleaning tools and equipment and oiling and greasing parts. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-10: Ability to do the work of an DRILL RIG OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform some tasks including drilling techniques on mechanically driven geotechnical drill rigs, such as CME, Diedrich, or Mobile. I have experience in at least 3 of the following: assisting in core drilling operations; assisting in the setting up and operation of auger, cable tool and rotary drilling equipment to obtain samples of soil, rock, etc., for field classification and/or laboratory analysis; assisting in setting up equipment such as leveling machine and setting up mast on drill rig; assembling and disassembling drill rods and core barrels using wrenches and other tools; assisting in removing samples from sample barrels; assisting in maintenance of drilling equipment by cleaning tools and equipment and oiling and greasing parts. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work is primarily performed in the field requiring good physical strength and stamina. Work requires standing, walking, or bending most of a work day, frequent and repeated lifting of objects in excess of 60 pounds, use of both hands and feet to operate machinery, good pulmonary function to allow the use of a level C respirator, good balance and coordination, good dexterity for assembling and disassembling drill pipe, and tolerance of heat and cold. Working Conditions: Work is conducted in the field up to 90% of the time. During these assignments, subjected to conditions that are very hot and cold, wet, dusty, icy, muddy, and windy. Also exposed to biological hazards such as biting insects, snakes, poison ivy, etc. Significant amount of work at HTRW sites where chemical contaminates are present and personal protective equipment is required. Grease, oil, and other lubricants as well as fuels are present during operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and accessories.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HI-APF-W2SJ07 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk