About the Position: This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston Operations Division, Project Operations Branch, Operations Maintenance Section, Galveston, Texas. *PCS MAY BE AUTHORIZED*

Duties

Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines, and urges or advises other employees to follow supervisor’s instruction and to meet deadlines. Works along with other employees and sets pace performing non-supervisory work of the same knowledge and level as that done by the group led. Ensures economical use of supplies, safeguarding of tools and equipment, and correct operation/maintenance of same.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
• This position meets the criteria for pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing position under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twenty-four (24) months of employment.
• Incumbent must be qualified to drive Government vehicles in accordance with Corps of Engineers' standards.
• Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• A Pre-Employment physical is required for this position.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires frequent travel for official business – up to 50% of the time.

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 Lead as an ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to lead. I have experience relaying instructions to co-workers. I have experience in setting the pace for work accomplishments. I am able to keep work progressing to meet a given deadline or schedule without more than normal supervision. I have experience inspecting work of others, as well as, performing preventative maintenance on different types of vehicles such as: power shovels, front end loaders,cranes, bulldozers, road graders, rollers, heavy duty compressors, large generators, tractors, large trucks, hydraulic lifts, vehicles and accessory equipment and attachments.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Lead or SuperviseOperation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) - PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of work requires light to moderate physical effort in the handling of equipment and tools, while working from scaffolds, standing, stooping, bending, working overhead,etc. On occasion, may be required to lift and carry items or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds. - WORKING CONDITIONS: Depending upon types of duties performed, works either outside under a variety of weather conditions typical of the geographic area or inside normally in heated or semi heated areas. May be subject to electrical shock, working in cramped quarters, normal cuts and bruises associated with handling a variety of hand tools, and/or more serious injury associated with power tools, mobile equipment, etc.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk