Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located with the 404th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Duties

Serves as the crew member in charge of depot train crew. Insures that braker/switchers are properly placed and follow pertinent regulations, instructions, and requirements. Observes all railroad traffic and safety laws. Implement procedures for special handling of cargo under a variety of conditions. Operate motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight up to 10,000 pounds. Direct the safe operation of a 120 ton diesel-electric locomotive.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position may require the incumbent to work shift work during rail operation which may include coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• The incumbent must possess or have the ability to obtain Locomotive Engineer/Conductor Certification within one year of entry into the position.
• The incumbent must possess or have the ability to obtain Railway Operations Crewmembers Civilian Certification within one year of entry into the position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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.) 13473Priority 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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 Conductor without more than normal supervision to include 1) Monitoring and/or coordinating the safe makeup, breakup, and movement of trains or crews; 2) Planning the best sequence of arranging, picking up, and setting out cars; and 3) Overseeing the movement of fragile, hazardous, or insecure cargo. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Physical Effort: Job requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching and ability to concentrate for extended periods while serving as conductor, locomotive engineer or brakeman. Exerts considerable effort while operating switches, hand brakes and coupling devices, and while walking to perform tasks. Uses good eye-hand coordination to manipulate locomotive controls while moving in cab for best visibility. Uses visual acuity and depth perception to position locomotive and railcars. May lift and carry items weighing up to 45 lbs. frequently over railroad ties and ballast. Working Conditions: Work is performed around the locomotive, railcars, roadbed, tracks and when loading or unloading equipment. Frequently is exposed to adverse weather conditions or extreme temperatures; expose to fumes, dust and odors from diesel exhaust and treated ties, noise from operating locomotive and horn. Subject to possible serious injury or death from train derailment; from falling while boarding, walking, standing, or railcar movements; while walking on ties, or loose roadbeds; coupling or uncoupling and air-line devices. Personal protective equipment will be worn at all times during exposure to hazardous conditions while working as a conductor, brakeman or locomotive engineer.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6YXAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk