About the Position: As a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader assigned to the Operation Division; River Operations Branch, MSU, you will work under the general supervision of the Quarterboat Utility Operator Lead Foreman who provides guidance and instructions providing standards of quality, quantity, and deadlines. NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.

Duties

Provide assistance to the supervisor by serving as the point of contact for advice and guidance for all shifts concerning problematic utility system operation and repair matters occurring on the MSU Quarterboats. Serve as a leader of three Utility Systems Repairer Operators on one shift (including 1 XF-10 and 2 XF-09 positions) one Electrician (Marine), XF-11, one Welder, XF-11. Perform the full range of repairs to the quarterboat systems and equipment listed above requiring complete disassembly to diagnose, replace parts, adjust, clean, and otherwise place in operating conditions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical as well as an annual physical.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screening thereafter.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Lifting heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds independently and over 40 pounds with help.

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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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) Utility Systems Repairer Operator Leader without more than normal supervision. Duties include: maintaining and operating equipment consisting of power plants, light plants, fire and water pumps, ice producing machines, heating systems, cooking equipment, refrigeration units, water chlorination and filtering systems, plumbing works, and sewage disposal systems. - 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 Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability 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 Effort: The incumbent will be required to lift up to 40 pounds independently and over 40 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to dirt and grease, noise that cannot be talked above, uncomfortably hot temperature from motors below top deck of barges, fumes and odors. Works in close proximity to running motors and equipment.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk