WALLA WALLA DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS WAS VOTED 2022 BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS About the Position: This position is located at a hydro-electric generating facility that includes hydropower, navigation, fish passage and recreational activities. McNary spans the Columbia River approx 10 miles N. of Hermiston, OR and 30 miles S. of Kennewick, WA. There is a daily van pool from Tri-Cities. Employees working at McNary Dam and living in the State of Washington are exempt from Oregon state tax.

Duties

Plan distribution of work and methods for accomplishment. Inspect the work of employees under his/her direction for compliance with craft, code, and workmanship standards. Provide oral or written reports to supervisor that describe status of work assignments, causes of delay, and technical or personnel problems encountered while executing work assignments. Perform all duties assigned to journey level maintenance mechanic. Train workers under his/her direction, including hydroelectric power plant trainees, to perform craft work in accordance with established standards.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Valid State Drivers License.
• Heavy Lifting - up to 45 lbs

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 EmployeesDomestic 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 Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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) POWER PLANT MECHANIC WORKER IN CHARGE without more than normal supervision. Lead a mechanical crew by planning, scheduling and/or coordinating work of others and have experience as a journeyman maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting to include working around cranes with pick capabilities in excess of 100 tons. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas :Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMechanicalTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent must have physical endurance to work for prolonged periods in cramped, poorly accessible sites when repairing or servicing installed equipment. Physical effort requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting and carrying objects frequently weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Machinist work requires acute dexterity. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the machine shop, in the powerhouse and other project structures and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, heights, oils, greases, confined areas, dust, dirt, water, heat or cold. Also may be exposed to odors, fumes and moving and/or energized equipment. Must wear all safety equipment and appropriate clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk