This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Lock and Dam Operator position with USACE Little Rock District, Operations Division, McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS); Located at Morrilton, AR. Will be filled at the WY-05, WY-07, or WY-09 full performance level. Promotion is at management discretion.

Duties

Obtain and record lockage information from pilots of vessels Secure towlines to lock wall, as required Operate electrical or electronic gate controls to open or close gates at one end of the lock chamber Operate electrically, electronic, or hydraulically-controlled valves controlling flow of water for emptying and filling operation, and during doublelockages Operate electrical tow haulage unit (as applicable) to move barges into and out of lock chamber Operate electrical or electronic controls to raise or lower dam gates in accordance with specific instructions regarding time and degree of gatechange Perform a variety of tasks in providing assistance to and/or personally performing work required for the installation, repair, and maintenance unlock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear and maintain a uniform
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
• This is a Bargaining Unit position Local 2219, IBEW, AFL-CIO.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock & Dam Operator without more than normal supervision. This includes installation, repair and/ or maintenance of Lock & Dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Eye and hand coordination for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane lifting operations, lifting dam gates, etc. There is standing, stooping, bending, occasional lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions and spaces, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical effort required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Preponderance of work is performed outside subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure to injuries associated with working in restricted areas, occasionally cramped and/or uncomfortably hot or cold areas, from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools and wiring or other equipment, from working with normal manual tools and from falls while working on lock walls, dam service bridge, etc. While possibility of drowning exists as result of falls while working around water, hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures and use of safety equipment. During maintenance operations is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT LITTLE ROCK DO NOT MAIL Little Rock, AR 72203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk