About the Position: As a Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor, duties will include serving as Federal Wage System (FWS)Supervisor (Lockmaster)at a large navigation lock and dam within the inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS). NOTE: The position is being advertised externally under Vacancy Announcement Number CERG236971846316HW.

Duties

Plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week­-to-week, project-by-project, month-by-month. Provide technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult, new, or substantially changed work steps, processes, methods, procedures, and operational sequences. Maintain work reports and records as relates to work of site staff supervised and initiates recommendations for promotion. Exercise full regulatory authority in controlling river traffic through the facility. Responsible for the safety of property, personnel, and public at the installation/site. Obtain and furnish information on river conditions, navigation, operating schedules, planned shipments, vessel movements, 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.
• Individual Districts may determine this position to be Mission Essential based on site-specific conditions. A designation of "Mission Essential" will be communicated by management to the incumbent(s) if applicable.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
• This position meets the criteria for pre-employment and random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This position requires work to be in inclement weather.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Incumbent may be required to have a valid state driver's license based on job-related, site- specific requirements.
• Incumbent may be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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) Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in 1) leading site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operation and associated buildings, grounds, and equipment operation and maintenance; 2) planned the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials; documented progress of work to provide basis for determining need for changes in procedures, schedules, etc.; 3) assigned work to individual employees involved in lock and dam operating and site maintenance activities and 4) supervise and perform the full range of repairs at lock and dam sites.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Lead or SuperviseKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures. Climbs ladders and poles. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, subject to changing climatic conditions, loud noises, prolonged standing, falling, water hazards, drowning, cuts and bruises. Works in cramped places and is exposed to dirt, grease, fumes, and dust; works around heavy construction machinery, with and around power shop equipment. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level.

Contacts

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