About the Position: You will perform as an Electrician in operating and maintaining all electrical components, panels, and circuitry for a major public works flood control structure as well as associated office buildings and public use area, sewage and water systems. Considerable facility operations and maintenance is also required.

Duties

Troubleshoot problems, interprets and applies engineering plans and specifications, and manufacturers blueprints, diagrams and manuals to isolate and solve problems. Operate, inspect, and maintain a variety of mechanical and electrical systems. Must ensure design and capability of new equipment is compatible with and capable of safe operation under expected loads. Perform variety of trades skill work such as carpentry, plumbing and grounds maintenance. Obtain and maintain agency license for load handling equipment to include a variety of cranes. Monitor river and/or lake stages at flood control project. Operate motorboat, pontoon barge, pick-up truck, dump truck equipped with pintle hitch, and various types of engineering equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, bulldozer, and road grader. Maintain, repair, modify for accessibility, and occasionally constructs structures of concrete, block, and occasionally brick or other related materials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment, for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position.
• The Government has a Licensing Program which includes but is not limited to Dump Truck, Truck and Trailer, Crane, Forklift, and Construction Equipment. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all required physicals
• Where applicable, incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid state sewage treatment plant operator’s license commensurate with the level required to operate the project’s sewage treatment plant(s).
• Where applicable, incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid state water treatment plant operator’s license commensurate with the level required to operate the project’s water plant(s).
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a current Corps of Engineers motorboat operator’s license including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to perform duties of position issued by the state of residence. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all required physicals.
• Incumbent must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator’s license prior to appointment and maintain it throughout the term of the position.
• Where applicable, incumbent must obtain and maintain a current mobile crane operator’s license including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all required physicals.
• Heavy physical lifting is required of this position. Incumbent must be able to lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position.
• Incumbent may be required to wear an appropriate uniform for this position. The maintenance uniform shall be worn in accordance with any applicable guidance.
• Incumbent may be required to perform wildfire suppression duties. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all physical requirements of the position.
• This is an inclement weather position.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency 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 EligibleVeterans 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 a(n) Electrician without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties in electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, finished carpentry work, finished masonry work, plumbing systems, roofing and structural work. Skilled in operating a flood control facility and experienced in determining and calculating water releases for flood control purposes. Considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.- 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 SupervisionAbility to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Ability to Use Electrical DrawingsKnowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTroubleshooting (Electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to perform light lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires some walking, standing frequently, climbing ladders and scaffolds, standing, some stooping, and bending. Work requires work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in variety of conditions. Inside a shop area subject to potential injuries from hand or powered tools and danger from flying splinters, chips, etc. Works outside in all weather, occasionally works in unheated building shells. Works on scaffolding, high ladders, or roof tops subject to danger of falling, exposed to possibility of burns, cuts, bruises, broken bones, infections. Frequently required to wear protective equipment and clothing, sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HUNTINGTON DO NOT MAIL Huntington, WV 25701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk