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: As a Revetment Worker Leader assigned to the MSU you will observe and evaluate work performed and pace setting through production standards. NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located. NOTE: This is a temporary position NTE 8 months.

Duties

Set the pace for and insure continuous production of workers led by insuring compliance with instructions issued by supervisor and established methods and procedures common to the work performed. Provide supervisor with informal appraisal and specific information pertaining to crew members performance, work habits, characteristics, and safety observance. Train new employees, maintain discipline, set example and insure adherence to safety and good work habits. Operate air-powered levers that activate the anchor-tying machine. Observe and care for a diesel engine, compressor, and equipment located on the barge.

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 as well as an annual physical.
• This position requires work in inclement weather conditions.
• Successfully completion of a pre-employment drug test as well as random drug testing after.
• This position requires heavy lifting in excess of 40 pounds.

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) Revetment Worker Leader without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Operating small machines and equipment, cleaning machine parts, equipment or tools, judge proper positioning of tools, and fasten concrete mattress sections to wire strands. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Work frequently requires lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing in excess of 40 lbs. Constantly standing and walking is required. Working Conditions: Works outside under all weather conditions, subject to dust, continuous noise and extremes in heat or cold. Requires continuous walking and frequent stooping and bending. Is subject to hazards of falling overboard, breaking cables, and working near moving cranes and equipment handling heavy loads.

Contacts

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