About the Position: Serves as a Lock and Dam Repairer Supervisor at a large navigation lock and dam within the Inland Marine Transportation System. Responsible for the implementation of all site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operation and associated buildings, grounds and equipment operation and maintenance.

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.
• Incumbent may also be required to have a valid state drivers license based on job-related, site- specific requirements.
• Drug Testing: This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600-1-3.
• This position is "mission essential" which means incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate unless supervisor instructs otherwise.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
• Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• Employee may be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent 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 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) Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of a Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Ability to Supervise to distribute and balance daily workload of Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanics and Lock and Dam Operators at a navigation lock and dam facility. Ensure facility is operated and maintained in the most efficient and safe manner to provide uninterrupted and reliable service to the commercial, government and recreational vessel lock users. - 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 EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble Shooting Physical Efforts: May be required to push and pull bars and levers, wind cranks and winches, lift and hold lines, walk extensively, and climb steps and ladders. May lift and carry heavy tools, materials, and equipment. ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties relating to distributing and balancing the daily workload of Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer and Lock and Dam Operators, ensuring the facility is operated and maintained in the most efficient manner to provide uninterrupted and reliable service to the commercial towing industry, and reviewing completed work to guarantee satisfactory results. I am skilled in leadership, work direction, planning long term repair and maintenance, and administrative work. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Working Conditions - Work inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Work may be performed over water that is frequently turbulent, sometimes in the proximity of moving machinery and electrical equipment, and on the dam structure that may require work and walking in high places. Occasional work behind bulkheads below water level. The possibility of drowning exists as a result of falls from working around water, but the hazard is eliminated through observance of safety procedures. Lock and dam operators wear life jackets when they are working around water.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk