About the Position: This job announcement is for the position of Crane Operator Supervisor, WS-5725-12, located at the Mississippi River Project Office in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.

Duties

Plan weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Determine how many assignments can be done concurrently, which ones must be delayed, and the numbers and types of employees needed, considering skills, personnel, materials, and equipment available and required. Interview candidates for vacancies and recommend selection. Select workers and assign tasks to be performed; explain work requirements, methods, and procedures; and review work in progress or on completion. Adjust work plans, assignments, and methods, as necessary to accomplish work. Determine and/or coordinate equipment, supplies, and maintenance required relative to regular and /or special work projects. Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, make formal and informal performance appraisals, and counsel employees on problems and adjust informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Review job descriptions for currency and accuracy and make necessary changes, coordinating with appropriate organizational supervisory or staff support elements and report detailing of employees to jobs other than their own. Establish deadlines and priorities on the basis of a general work schedules and methods and policies established and/or approved by higher levels of supervision. Instruct subordinates in new procedures and provide advice when problems arise.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Subsequent/annual physical are required.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Must possess and/or obtain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated 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. ??????? 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.) 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) Crane Operator 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 as a member of a team that provides overall field maintenance and repair work operations for a navigational facility. 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 workKnowledge of Materials ??????? 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 demanding physical effort. Working Conditions: Work crews are routinely assigned to remote locations not only within the duty location River Project, but also other area projects and potentially other Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Districts. 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.

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