About the Position: This vacancy is for a General Maintenance Supervisor, WS-4701-16, located at the Illinois Waterway Project Office, Maintenance Section, in Peoria, IL.

Duties

Plan and schedule work assignments within schedules and priorities established by higher level supervision Determine availability of manpower and equipment, deadlines and other work projects for which responsible Assign and explain work requirements to subordinate levels of supervision; direct rearrangement of space and development of specialized tools and equipment Analyze work schedules, determine manpower, tooling, material requirements, and methods to be used; and plan work assignments considering trades or other occupations involved Recommend promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisor, make formal appraisals of their work performance, and determine training needs for all levels of subordinate supervisors and workers Promote and administer a variety of management programs for the units supervised, such as safety, cost reduction, etc., and serve as the management representative established by higher authority Organize, coordinate, and direct the work activities and personnel of the units supervised

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Subsequent/Annual physicals are required for this position.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 do the work of a(n) General Maintenance Supervisor without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common tasks while working as a member of a team that provides maintenance support services including but not limited to equipment maintenance, machining, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, painting, electrical, communications support and facilities maintenance, lock and dam repair, heavy crane operations, towing, channel maintenance, and miter gate repair. I can provide some leadership experience involving repair and maintenance or construction activities and can lead groups of workers to accomplish tasks on time. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to meet deadline dates under pressureAbility to plan and organize workAbility to supervise through subordinate supervisorsAbility to work with othersIngenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of different relevant lines of work Physical Effort: This position requires standing, stooping, bending, occasional lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions and spaces, handling or maneuvering bulky equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical effort. Working Conditions: Work crews are routinely assigned to remote locations not only within the Illinois Waterway Project, but also sister projects which are located at the Farmdale and Fondulac Reservoirs located in East Peoria, IL, and Chicago District. Work assignments are typically on an ongoing basis and are accomplished within several weeks to months. Employee is required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. Incumbent will be exposed to all weather conditions, unpleasant heat, fumes, and possible injuries.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk