About the Position: As a Revetment Worker Leader assigned to the MSU you will observe and evaluate work performed and pace setting through production standards. NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located. NOTE: This position is a Full-Time/Permanent/Seasonal position. You will work approximately 4-6 months per year and be placed in non pay status when work is unavailable

Duties

Set the pace for and insure continuous production of workers led by insuring compliance with instructions issued by supervisor and established methods and procedures common to the work performed. Provide supervisor with informal appraisal and specific information pertaining to crew members performance, work habits, characteristics, and safety observance. Train new employees, maintain discipline, set example and insure adherence to safety and good work habits. Operate air-powered levers that activate the anchor-tying machine. Observe and care for a diesel engine, compressor, and equipment located on the barge.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as an annual drug screen.

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 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) Revetment Worker Leader without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Operating small machines and equipment, cleaning machine parts, equipment or tools, judge proper positioning of tools, and fasten concrete mattress sections to wire strands. - 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 SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Physical Efforts: Work frequently requires lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing in excess of 40 lbs. Constantly standing and walking is required. Working Conditions: Works outside under all weather conditions, subject to dust, continuous noise and extremes in heat or cold. Requires continuous walking and frequent stooping and bending. Is subject to hazards of falling overboard, breaking cables, and working near moving cranes and equipment handling heavy loads.

Contacts

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