This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Maintenance Worker at a lake project, performing a variety of duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the dam and appurtenant structures, and may include a number of public use recreational facilities in the lake area.

Duties

Performs repetitive duties incidental to the servicing, maintenance, and operation of dam equipment and facilities. Performs grass cutting duties, gasoline and/or diesel engine repairing. Operate dam control gates to regulate pool levels and downstream discharges, read and record stream and rainfall gauges, tele marks, and telemeters, and to relay information to appropriate District authorities normally by computer operations. Apply premixed paint to rough work. Participates with higher grade maintenance mechanics in the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, utilities, and other facilities related to the operation and maintenance of a lake project. Duties include threading and bending pip or conduit, cutting boards and pip to specified lengths. Performs work in variety of trades in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, welding and mechanical trades. Perform concrete mixing as well as ground maintenance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid, State-issued Driver’s license.
• This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers certification to operate a motorboat.
• Incumbent is required to wear a Corps of Engineers uniform.
• Drug Testing Designated Position. The position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600-1-3.
• This position requires successful completion of pre-employment and/or annual physical examinations as required.
• Incumbent must lift objects up to and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.
• Alternates weekend and holiday work schedules.

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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs duties from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and work in cramped positions. Frequently required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works 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. There is danger of injury while using power tools and other equipment, of strains and sprains from lifting and working in cramped, positions, and of drowning when working in the proximity of water. Protective equipment may be required while mixing and spraying of herbicides and other chemicals, if applicable

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk