This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Working as a member of a crew engaged in laying and breaking discharge pipeline and in constructing and repairing disposal systems. Laying pipeline using connection bars to lock sections together. Extending lines by rolling pipe over assembled pipe used as a track for this purpose. Disconnecting pipeline by prying loose at joints using connection bars. Digging underground passes for running pipeline beneath roadways. Performing rough carpentry duties in building pipeline trestles, splash boards, spillways, sump boxes and other wooden structures peculiar to a disposal area. Performing those deck maintenance, repair, general housekeeping and miscellaneous duties peculiar to maritime activities. Assisting tradesman and higher grade crew members in repairing and overhauling equipment by dismantling, adjusting and reassembling as directed. Using hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, saws, etc. in accomplishing tasks.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License
• May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and and one every two years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Due to the safety requirement in the EM-385-1-1 Section 10.A.07a, employee must obtain a Welding Certification within the first two years of employment provided by the Army Corps of Engineers.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Pipeline Worker without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate you have the ability to perform common pipeline installation and repair; complete tasks from beginning to end as described in oral and written instruments or basic orders; install and maintain piping systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job Elements: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts very heavy physical effort in performance of duties. May frequently be required to lift objects weighing over 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Pipeline work is performed in marshy land in all weather conditions. Disagreeable odors occur frequently. The possibility of being cut or bruised when using saws, axes and hammers exists. Serious injury may occur when moving pipeline capable of crushing hands and toes. Deckhand work is performed inside and outside under all weather conditions. The danger of being hit by swinging equipment or material being lifted exists. Exposed to paint fumes and eye injuries when chipping. There is a possibility of cutting or bruising fingers. The danger of slipping and falling, especially under wet or icy conditions, with the danger of drowning, is frequently present. Work may require the incumbent to perform duties at heights of 8'-32' depending on the nature of assignment.

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Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: David Evinger
• Phone: 267-284-6513
• Email: [email protected]