About the Position: Serves as a Federal Wage System Working Supervisor at Lock and Dam facility located within the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS). Work supervised and performed includes maintenance work required for upkeep of lock, dam, and other site buildings, grounds, and equipment, and operating of lock and dam equipment. Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives may be authorized.

Duties

Provide general guidance and direction and distribute and balance the daily workload at a navigation lock and dam facility. Provide technical direction and assist in accomplishing difficult, new, or substantially changed work steps, processes, methods, procedures, and operational sequences. Inspect completed work for quality and work order/assignment requirements, reporting possible or actual work delays to the Lockmaster. Participate with the Lockmaster in the preparation of overall site leave schedule as pertinent to supervised employees, approving leave which falls within the established leave schedule. Assist the Lockmaster in providing the certification training for lock and dam operators. Serve as a primary credit card holder and may keep associated records on credit card usage and purchases.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• DRUG TESTING: This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600-1-3.
• MISSION ESSENTIAL: This position is designated as "Mission Essential" incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate.
• Mission Essential employees are required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations, and dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must observe established safe working procedure with appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• Required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) required upon entry and annually, IAW DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.

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 do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Perform difficult and full complex range of diagnostic maintenance inspections and repairs on all navigation and flood control project operating systems, machinery, structural components and related lock and dam equipment. Skilled in providing technical direction and training to mechanics, lock and dam operators, journeymen and new employees - 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)Trouble Shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures. Climbs ladders and poles. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, subject to changing climatic conditions, loud noises, prolonged standing, falling, water hazards, drowning, cuts and bruises. Works in cramped places and is exposed to dirt, grease, fumes, and dust; works around heavy construction machinery, with and around power shop equipment. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk