About the Position: Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair installation, and programming of the Industrial Programmable Personal Computers and Programmable Logic Control systems that control the operation of a marine navigation Lock and Dam on the Ohio River and maintain pool control. Management may select from either grade level announced.

Duties

Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and programming of the Industry Personal Computers and Programmable Logic Control systems that control the operation of marine navigation Lock and Dam on the Ohio River. Diagnosis, maintenance, repair, test, and installation of electrical equipment and systems, including highly complex equipment and systems which is essential to provide reliable and safe locking operations, and incoming power lines. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and installation of new replacement cameras and TV monitors and associated fiber optic cable within the integrated system for the CCTV for safety and security subsystems. Maintain current subject matter knowledge of network architectures, hardware and software capabilities, and configurations and Provide system administration, troubleshooting, and operation of the LAN. Maintain records of inspections, outages, test data, etc. Use numerous tools and equipment including meggers, voltmeters, ammeters, ground fault testers, etc. Recommend to supervisor when major repairs are needed so that coordinated effort can take place relative to temporary repair, technical engineering review, procurement of replacement items and maintenance of lock or dam control capability. Assist district electrical engineers in conducting tests; notes improvements or changes and makes oral or written reports of test results to be used for future design or construction.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a minimum of Information Assurance Technician Level 1 (IAT) certification within 6 months of being designated cybersecurity (CS) support personnel.
• Incumbent is required to lift 50 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. On some assignments incumbent must climb 20 to 50-foot ladders.
• Load Handling Equipment certification is required or must be obtained within one year entering this position.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Pre-employment physical is a requirement for this position.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet the Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications WY-11 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): I have the ability to perform difficult and complex jobs. I have independently installed, modified, overhauled, maintained, monitored, inspected, troubleshot, and repaired complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components. I have basic knowledge of programming language to input software commands. I am skilled in in diagnostics, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electronic systems, and I have extensive knowledge of hydraulic, optical, mechanical, and pressure/sensing subsystems. I work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications WY-12 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the most difficult and complex jobs. Independently operated, maintained, troubleshoot, repaired, install integrated control systems and subsystems. Monitor primary power supply, emergency generators, hydraulic cooling systems and rectifiers. expert knowledge of programming language to input software commands. Evaluated operational problems and determined the resultant impact to the integrated control systems. Terminated and tested fiber optic cable and wiring. Skills in diagnostics, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electronic and electrical control systems, including complex equipment and systems. An expert and work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsIngenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Theory of ElectronicsTrouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Test Equipment: Electronics PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Work requires frequent and extended standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing on concrete structures, and working in cramped and uncomfortable positions. Often is required to climb ladders and use platforms for hard-to-reach places to make repairs and installations. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, feet, legs, and body in performing work Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. On some assignments incumbent must climb 20 to 50-foot ladders. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside, during daylight and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over turbulent water with strong currents, in the proximity of moving machinery and with high voltage electrical current in cramped quarters, and on scaffolds or slings as required by repairs to be made. Occasionally works behind bulkheads, or in tunnels below water level. Incumbent is subject to falls, drowning, bums, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noise, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective car devices, hard hat hard-toe shoes, respirators, and/or protective clothing.

Education

This job series does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk