About the Position: This position is located in Adger, Alabama. This position will require the incumbent handle all assignments and situations of the Lock and Dam operations independently. The incumbent is expected to operate, open, and secure the facility, lead the operations work force, deal with the general public, and handle emergency or unusual situations independently.

Duties

Lead Operations workforce and handle emergency situations independently Ensure Lock and Dams are operated by authorized personnel Establish deadlines, workloads, and safety procedures to personnel Provide preventative maintenance orders and working procedures Keep personnel informed of new procedures and training requirements Implement training for personnel on overall operational activities Investigate work-related problems to determine causes, and independently implement corrective action Establish guidelines and assign work to personnel using both verbal and writen instructions Utilize general guidance, policy, regulations, and standard operating procedures for all aspects of Lock and Dam operations Ensure use of government property are maintained and utilized with safe practices Oversight for Lock and Dam to ensure safety of the public

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Mission Essential Position
• Pre-employment Drug Testing and random testing thereafter is required.
• Pre-employment Physical Examination required.
• American Red Cross Standard first aid card required within one year of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses within one year of appointment.
• One year Supervisory Probation period may be required.

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 EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency 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 EligibleVeterans 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 Lead or Supervise Lock and Dam Operators operating hydraulic valves and gates by locking tows and maintaining required pool levels, communicating effectively via marine radio to boat pilots, captains, and deckhands, inputting and reviewing work orders by utilizing Facilities and Equipment Maintenance System (FEMS), inputting vessel information into Lock Performance Monitoring System (LPMS), completing weekly, monthly, and quarterly instrumentation readings, and performing seasonal duties as well as janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and other site buildings, restrooms, facilities, and standby equipment. I can utilize software such as, FEMS, LPMS, excel, and Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) when required to input time - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Operation of Equipment and MachineryTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: 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, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. Working Conditions: Preponderance of work is performed outside subject to extremes of temperature and weather, There is exposure of injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally in 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 RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk