This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Carpentry, plumbing, painting, 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.

Duties

Serve as a maintenance mechanic, performing work in variety of trades in carpentry, plumbing, painting and mechanical trades. Such trades involving, but not limited to maintenance of dam control tower facilities, buildings and structures. Installation and constructions of buildings/structures, as well as modification and repairing of current structures and buildings. Operation of hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, machinery, mechanical tools, use of backhoe, tractor etc. Perform more difficulty carpentry work that involves utilizing skills and techniques required to install, repair, or modify wood products such as building renovation, door/window frames, walls, furniture. Maintain of water treatment plants requiring filtration processes; electrical work; welding etc.

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 possess and keep valid as applicable: motorboat license in accordance with Coast Guard requirements; valid state driver's permit to operate assigned motor vehicles.
• Must possess and keep valid as applicable: state permit to operate water and/or sewage treatment plants, if applicable; license to use herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides, if applicable, or not accomplished on a contract basis.
• 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.
• NOTE: Individual Districts may determine this position to be Mission Essential based on site-specific conditions. A designation of "Mission Essential" will be communicated by management to the incumbent(s) if applicable.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience WG-4749-7: Perform common electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, rough carpentry work, masonry work, plumbing systems, and roofing. Specialized Experience WG-4749-9: Perform the most difficult and complex duties in electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, finished carpentry work, finished masonry work, plumbing systems, roofing and structural work. I am skilled in operating a flood control facility and experienced in determining and calculating water releases for flood control purposes. I am considered an expert and work with high degree of independence. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. 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-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk