Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. 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: Serve as a Conductor (MVO) located with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Army Field Support Brigade, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Duties

Responsible for the train movement and proper placement and arrangements of cars. Operate a container handler; forklift, and mobile ramps (up to 10,000 lbs.) to facilitate loading/unloading rail equipment. Conduct the train during bad weather, poor visibility, and nighttime operations. Responsible for operator maintenance techniques and recognizing the need for repairs on the locomotive and on a variety of rail cars.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Pre-employment and annual physical examination required.
• This position has been designated as key for mobilization and cannot be filled by an active reservist or retiree with call back orders.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a certified locomotive engineer certification to operate a locomotive as described in 49 CFR Part 240.
• Must recertify locomotive certification triennially (every 3 years).
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle being driven. A commercial driver's license (CDL) equivalent to a Kansas State Class A is required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a current military conductor card or a commercial railroad conductor card.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Conductor certification as described in 49 CFR Part 242.
• Irregular work hours required after normal duty hours, weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.
• This position may require up to 25% TDY for official travel.

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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Conductor (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties of a Conductor (MVO). I can perform train operation duties to include maintaining records of shipments, coordinating train make up, and utilize proper signals for railroads. I check written requirements for instructions pertaining to a variety of train equipment that is required to move the train. I make emergency repairs to equipment so that the train works efficiently. I have the ability to follow railroad signaling, railroad safety rules and procedures. I can conduct the train during bad weather, poor visibility, and nighttime operations. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Position requires frequent lifting, carrying and replacement of heavy components and railroad mechanics hand tools (45 lbs.). Requires working in cramped or awkward positions on or under railroad equipment for prolonged time periods. Requires full use of arms, hands and legs in working over head on equipment. Requires bending, lifting, and twisting while operating material handler equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in various weather conditions and subject to exposure to rain, heat, and freezing weather. Subject to dust, dirt, and engine fumes. Work is performed at various locations i.e. rail yard, DRRF site, and airfield. Employee may be required to work weekends, nights, or other than normal hours to support training/deployment/redeployment requirements. Ear and eye protective devices and safety shoes will be worn at all times of exposure to hazardous conditions while working as a conductor, locomotive mechanic or locomotive engineer.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6YUAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk