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: Performs a variety of skilled trades and tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, roads, grounds, and related park/project facilities, including fixtures, utilities, and equipment at a Lake project.

Duties

Perform a variety of skilled trades and tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, roads, grounds, and related park/project facilities, including fixtures, utilities, and equipment at the Lake project. Operate engineering and construction equipment such as bulldozer, grader, backhoe, front-end loader, or trench digger. Operate and maintains all sewage treatment facilities (eight lagoons, three of which have lift stations), septic tanks and tile fields. Motor Vehicle Operator Work: Drives vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans, platform trucks, flatbeds, dump trucks, water trucks, tractor trailer, etc.

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.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires to be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 24 months of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) boat operators license within 24 months of appointment.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug test and enrollment in the Drug Testing Prorgram.

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. WG-07 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have experience as a Maintenance Worker servicing mobile equipment in areas such as oil changes, maintaining fluid levels, changing oil and gas filters, changing spark plugs, checking and/or repairing tires. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG-08 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have experience with Tractor operation and/or towed attachments to mow fields move earth, dig ditches or similar purposes along with some general carpentry experience. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG-09 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have demonstrated the ability to work as a Maintenance Mechanic performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair and/or installation, and some heavy mobile equipment operator functions under normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work from ladders, scaffolds, and on platforms in cramped and hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels and climbs, and works in awkward, tiring and uncomfortable positions. Moderate to heavy physical effort is involved, frequently lifting, moving, and carrying items up to 50 pounds while loading and unloading cargo, handling heavy equipment, parts, tools and materials, pushing wheelbarrows and running power mowers. Considerable arm movement in welding, plumbing, carpentry and engineering equipment operating work, etc. WORKING CONDITONS: Works inside and outside exposed to all weather conditions. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, oils, and noisy conditions. Inside work is usually performed on concrete floors. Area is frequently inadequately heated and cooled. Subject to injury from falls, vehicular accidents, loading and unloading cargo, or from hand and power tools used. Subject to cuts, bruises, insect bites and stings, scrapes, burns, infections, and broken bones. Exposed to infections and diseases from unsanitary worksites while collecting samples and operations and maintenance of lift stations. Presence of gases and fumes at wastewater treatment facilities requires use of safety equipment such as gas masks or respirators. Life jacket worn at all times while operating motor boat. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk