This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Principal mechanic/technical lead at a lock and dam site. Implements and maintains a program of inspections, test operations, maintenance, and emergency repair and replacement of electrical, electronic, hydraulics, and mechanical facility equipment and controls.

Duties

Implements and maintains a scheduled and unplanned/emergency inspections, test operations, preventive maintenance, and repair/replacement of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical interrelated/interlocking equipment and controls. Works from facility plans, intricate schematics, manufacturers manuals, engineering drawings to trace and diagnose problems or impending problems with the objective of preventing actual breakdown and/or minimizing critical lock and dam down-time. Makes repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Maintains records documenting maintenance and repair work to include the preparation of field schematic drawings of equipment and systems, as required. Provides technical direction to other full-time and seasonal site operating staff personnel assigned to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities. Inspects, builds, troubleshoots, and/or disassembles electric motors, gasoline and diesel engines of the associated equipment at the installation. May serve as primary credit card holder responsible for purchasing parts, materials, and supplies for project operation and maintenance requirements in accordance with written procedures and policies governing purchase actions under this authority.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Incumbent of this position is subject to all the provisions of the Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• May be required to have a valid state driver's license, based on job-related, site-specific requirements.
• Pre-Employment Physical Required.
• This position is "mission essential" which means incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate unless supervisor instructs otherwise.
• May be required to maintain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card in good standing, based on site-specific requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Performing the full range of repair and installation of hydraulic and mechanical systems, performing preventative maintenance diagnostic maintenance inspections, and can rebuild navigation and flood control project operating systems, machinery, and related equipment. Selecting and using a wide variety of hand and power tools, equipment, measuring devices and materials, along with applicable methods, techniques and procedures specific to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanic work such as diagnosis, testing, repair or modification, and installation. Working under general supervision and subject to occasional inspection - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hand and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes. Climbs ladders and poles. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the day and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high-tension electrical wires, and on scaffolds or slings. Occasionally, works behind bulkhead or in tunnels below water level. Is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noises, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective hearing devices, hard hat, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk