About the Position: Serves as Maintenance Mechanic at a flood risk management project, performing work in the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades involving maintenance of dam control tower facilities, maintenance of buildings and structures to include modification of existing structures, construction of new facilities, and installation or replacement of water and fuel utility systems, and as existing at some projects may include operation of water treatment plants.

Duties

Performs maintenance and repair of dam facilities involving location of malfunction, determination of necessary repairs, removing defective part, dismantling and performing necessary repairs, or replacement of items beyond repair. Installs, modifies, and/or repairs plumbing systems and components such as utility, supply and disposal systems including water lines, sinks, urinals, lavatories, toilets, traps, vent systems, and fuel systems as applicable. Performs the more difficult carpentry work at the lake project utilizing skills and techniques required to install, repair, or modify wood products such as building renovation, doors and window frames, walls, partitions, etc. Performs painting of doors, window frames, furniture, and other building or equipment parts whereas appearance is a factor in insuring a smooth, textured, and decorative surface.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Incumbent is required to perform the following: Work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. A pre-employment physical is a requirement for this position.
• Works requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing, and may be performed in cramped positions, under equipment, structures, etc. Frequently required to lift and carry parts and items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbent is required to work in the following working conditions: Work outside a substantial part of the time subject to extreme weather.
• Work involves walking, climbing of ladders, steps, slopes, and uneven surfaces. Subject to dirt, grease, mud, and other substances while performing work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a possess valid state commercial driver’s license and valid state driver's permit to operate assigned motor vehicles.
• Maybe required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating shift to operate the dam control tower facilities and perform other work required on a continuing basis.

Qualifications

SPECIAL NOTICE! If you do not meet one of the eligibility requirements under "Who May Apply", please apply on Announcement CERE1361538203D, which is open to all U.S. Citizens. 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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element applicants must show the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties in electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, finished carpentry work, finished masonry work, plumbing systems, roofing and structural work. Skilled in operating a flood control facility and experienced in determining and calculating water releases for flood control purposes. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISIONABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AS APPROPRIATE TO LINE OF WORK) Physical Efforts: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing and may be performed in cramped positions, under equipment, structures, etc. Frequently required to lift and carry parts and items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in extremes of weather or inside shop and other buildings. Work involves walking and climbing steps, slopes and uneven surfaces. There is danger of injury such as cuts, burns, electrical shock and bruises while use of power tools and welding equipment. Strains from lifting or work in awkward positions, and danger of drowning while working in proximity of the water.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk