This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Assigned to the Mat Sinking Unit, you will tend the mechanical functions and features of cable reels, sheaves and gears that mechanically control a continuous supply of cable to the mat boat upper deck during the launching of concrete mattresses. NOTE: This position is temporary NTE 8 months.

Duties

Observe, service, and tend to the mechanical functions and features of a number of cable reels, sheaves, and gears that mechanically control a continuous supply of cable to the mat boat upper deck during the launching of concrete mattress. Grease of lubricate gear shafts and sheaves in accordance with established schedule. Move empty and full reels of wire strand by manually operating hand-hoist and pushing along overhead track mounted conveyor in replenishing reserve strand supply and replacing used reels with full reels. Splice new reels of strand to old strand using a preformed splice connector. Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping excess slag, removing splintered reel fragments, wire strand cuttings, dirt, empty grease and oil containers, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug testing.
• This position requires work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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) Launching Equipment Tender without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Tending mechanical function of cable reels, sheaves, or gears to control a continuous supply of cable or wires and initial placement of mat into launching equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The work involves standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling. Work may be performed in an awkward or cramped position. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, or carries parts or equipment. Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to dirt and grease occasionally, dust from mat deck above frequently, noise is constantly disagreeable, natural weather elements are disagreeable frequently since heat from the sun produces abnormal temperatures below steel decks, and work area serves as a funnel for cold air in winter months with no way of providing heat.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk