This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: About the Position: As a Tying Tool Repairer within the Vicksburg District, Mat Sinking Unit you will repair automatic tying tools used in the construction of articulated concrete mattresses. NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.

Duties

Perform the full range of repairs to automatic tying tools which are utilized in the construction of articulated concrete mattress. Diagnose, replace parts, adjust, clean for tools to return to operating condition. Read and interprets blue prints and shop manuals pertaining to tying tools. Utilize common hand tools of the mechanic's trade in making repairs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.

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) Tying Tool Repairer without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Performing a full range of repairs to automatic tying tools used in revetment operations and diagnose problems associated with the tying tools. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Incumbent is required to stand some of the time, sit some of the time, occasionally stooping, and occasionally using tiring positions in performing repairs and adjustments. Incumbent is required to exert intermittent physical activity in occasionally handling or moving tying tools (weighing approximately 40 pounds) in the work area for less than 20% of the time, however, a greater portion of time would involve handling parts or hand tools weighing less than 10 pounds. Working Conditions Incumbent normally performs repairs, adjustments and maintenance in a work room separated from the mat boat operations. This work area has adequate ventilation and odors, fumes and smoke are of little significance. Normal noise conditions are such that they can be readily talked above. Dirt or grease conditions inherent in this repair work are frequently disagreeable.

Contacts

• Address GR-APF-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk