About the Position: This is job announcement is for a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, WS-4749-09, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Operations Division. This position is located at the Coralville Lake Project Office located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Duties

Adjust plans, priorities, assignments, and methods to accomplish work effectively and efficiently. Explain safety requirements and instruct on the proper use and care of safety equipment. Determine equipment, supplies, and maintenance required for work to be completed. Explain work requirements, methods, procedures, instruct on new procedures and provide advice when problems arise. Operate flood control structures including sluice gates, tainter gates, motors, pump stations, spillways, levees etc. Review work in-progress or upon completion. Exercise full supervisory responsibility over operations and maintenance work and subordinate workers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• Drive a government vehicle on public roads and highways in all kinds of weather to travel to and from site visits to review maintenance work of subordinates or perform maintenance duties as needed.
• As determined by supervisor, may be required at time of assignment to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued from the state of residence.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• As determined by supervisor, may be required to complete a medical examination prior to assignment depending on the mission assignment and location.
• As determined by supervisor, may be required at time of assignment to obtain a required Corps of Engineers boat certification/license for the operation of a motorboat and must maintain this license.

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. 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 Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common maintenance tasks such as: performing facility and equipment maintenance and repairs such as, water/sewer line repairs and replacements. Oversee and execute maintenance work within the instructions and time limits provided, establish priorities, deadlines, and sequence of work for a maintenance crew. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments This position requires the below PHYSICAL EFFORTS and WORKING CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Majority of work requires light to moderate physical effort in the handling of equipment and tools, while working from scaffolds, standing, stooping, bending, working overhead, etc. On occasion, may be required to lift and carry items or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Depending upon type of duties being performed, works either outside under complete variety of weather conditions typical of the geographic area or inside normally heated or semi-heated areas. May be subject to electrical shock, working in cramped quarters, normal cuts and bruises associated with handling a variety of hand tools, and/or more serious injury associated with power tools, mobile equipment, etc. Employees are required to follow established safe working procedures. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided to minimize or reduce hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk