About the Position: This announcement is for the position of Lockmaster - Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor, WA-5318-10, at Lock 15 located in Rock Island, IL

Duties

Be responsible for implementation of all site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operation and associated buildings, grounds, and equipment operation and maintenance. Plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week, project-by-project, month-by-month. Assign work to individual employees involved in lock and dam operating and site maintenance activities; and support, implement, and explain management programs. Exercise full regulatory authority in controlling river traffic through the facility and direct the establishment of queues when warranted by density of traffic. Refuse lockage to craft presenting a hazard to safety of the personnel, lock structure, or surrounding areas. Establish and enforce approach parameters such as speed, alignment, and numbers of deck crew required for safe and efficient locking of craft and be responsible for the safety of property, personnel, and public at installation or site.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Position requires incumbent to possess or obtain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid Card or equivalent in good standing.
• Position requires employee to possess and/or obtain and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
• May require overtime work.
• Position requires the ability to lift and carry items or materials in excess of 45 pounds.
• This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.
• May be required to work uncommon hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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) Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: provided technical direction to site personnel to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities; experience working as a principal (senior or journeyman level) mechanic on a lock and dam site with little on-site supervision; delegate responsibility and authority for implementing and maintaining the site preventive maintenance and repair program as pertinent to both specialized lock and dam equipment, and more typically, buildings and grounds, equipment, systems, and facilities; perform the locking of boats and dam gate operations, when required; and/or perform locking operations in a back-up capacity. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element 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 workKnowledge of Materials Physical Effort: Eye and hand coordination are required for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane operations and other maintenance work. There is standing, stooping, bending, lifting in excess of 45 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. Strenuous muscular tasks are performed for short periods of time. Working Conditions: Lock and Dam operation and related maintenance work led and/or performed outside, subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure to injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally, in cramped and/or uncomfortable cold or hot areas), from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools, wiring or other equipment, from working with hand tools, and from falls while working on lock walls or other structures. The possibility of drowning exists as a result of falls while working around water, but the hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures, wearing of life jackets, and similar safety measures. Maintenance operations subject employee to exposure to hazards of working from small boats or other similar craft. During maintenance operations is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc.

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