About the Position: Maintenance Mechanic Leader within Directorate of Public Works responsible for leading employees in the completion of trades and labor work to include carpentry, plumbing, painting and locksmithing.

Duties

Serve as working leader of employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Serve as acting Project Manager (PM) during absence of PM. Ensure that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Check work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions. Answer worker's questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g., technical orders) Provide information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems.

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 and annual physical examinations.
• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work.
• Business travel up to 10% of the time.
• Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• May be required to alternate working hours on all shifts to include weekdays and weekends.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER without more than normal supervision. I can lead a team of tradespeople by providing clear instructions and technical guidance. While demonstrating proper work methods, I use various tools and machinery to execute maintenance tasks. Additionally, I monitor work in progress and provide feedback to supervisor. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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 Physical Efforts: Considerable standing, stooping, and bending are required by the work. Climbing and working from ladders and scaffolds in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions is occasionally necessary. Using a hammer and other hand tools necessitates considerable arm and hand movement and dexterity. Items weighing up to 50 pounds are lifted and carried. Items over 50 pounds are infrequently carried or others assist in movement. Working Conditions: Work is done in the shop area and outside. Incumbent is subjected to cuts from hand and power tools and danger from flying chips and splinters. Exposure to sawdust in the air is frequent. Outside work is subject to various weather patterns such as cold, dust, mud, dampness, and heat. Work on roofs and ladders are required. Shop work is in a well-heated and cooled and ventilated building. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (e.g., assures that machine capacities are not exceeded and that tools are properly used).

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk