About the Position: The incumbent will maintain and repair a variety of equipment at the 11 Flood control dams within the Los Angeles District and the Baseyard.

Duties

Maintain and repair a variety of equipment at multiple flood control dams. Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy automotive engineering equipment. Operate a dam and dam equipment during heavy rains and floods. Conduct troubleshooting to identify and repair equipment malfunctions. Perform heavy rigging for lifting heavy equipment to perform maintenance and repair.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid medical physical certificate.
• This position requires you be able to lift at least 75 lbs.
• This position requires shift work.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid first aid certificate.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• This position is subject to drug testing upon entry and at random during employment.
• This position requires you to carry and maintain a government supplied cellular telephone.
• This position requires travel to the flood control dam sites within the LA District based on management assignment. (Separate from business travel mentioned above)
• This position may be required to work in permit and non-permit required confined space and implement proper rescue and entry techniques.
• This position may require 12 hour shifts during emergencies and during the flood season (15 Nov through 15 April).
• This position may require training and operation of self-contained breathing apparatus, escape packs, atmospheric monitoring devices and fall protection equipment.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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 an Dam Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. I can maintain and service heavy automotive equipment and dam equipment. I can repair and maintain mechanical, electric and hydraulic systems with clear guidance and information. I can operate a dam and dam equipment under normal conditions. I work under close 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble Shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT - Work is completed in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching and straining in awkward positions. Heavy physical effort is used to reach, pull, push, turn, and move requiring coordination of hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls for all types of equipment. Frequently lifts up to 75 pounds unassisted and moves heavier items with jacks, cranes, or hoists. WORKING CONDITIONS - A substantial amount of work is performed inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Employee is exposed to a variety of pests and insects with the possibility of bites. Employee is subject to unpleasant odors, blowing dust, high noise levels, and vibrations. Employee is subject to overturning equipment, electric shocks, and strain from lifting, broken bones, cuts, bruises, and falls from ladders. Work is sometimes in close quarters and near moving machinery and occasionally in high traffic areas. Required to operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads, being exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RI-W2ST01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOS ANGELES DO NOT MAIL Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk