About the Position: Position is a Lock and Dam Operator, WY-5426-08; 4 vacancies; 3 locations: Marseilles, Illinois, Ottawa, Illinois, & Rockdale, Illinois, all 3 locations are part of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. This position is for a Term Position Not-To-Exceed 6 years and may be extended up to 8 years based on mission needs. This term position does not provide any potential for subsequent conversion to a career-conditional or career appointment.

Duties

Operate electrically and/or hydraulically controlled lock or lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment for passage of traffic and maintenance of pool levels. Perform continuing and/or special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown, and identify when possible, development of unsafe situations. Serve alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockage's. Perform seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening; snow shoveling, clearing ice; as well as janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and lock building, restroom facilities, standby equipment, etc. Perform and/or direct other installation, repair, and maintenance tasks requiring application of craft or trade knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Work is normally performed on a rotating shift basis. Rotating shifts do include weekends and holidays.
• 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.
• Incumbent may be required to maintain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing.
• This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.
• If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Operator without more than normal supervision. The screen-out element measures the critical ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must meet the screen-out element for the position: Ability to do the work of a Lock and Dam Operator without more than normal supervision. The screen-out element measures the critical ability needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Training/education or experience will be considered in making this determination. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or shows the ability to perform common lock operations tasks such as: operating chamber gates and the lock chamber emptying and filling valves. I can perform routine preventive maintenance tasks such as oiling and greasing cables of lock and dam equipment, chains, and pulleys; follow specific instructions to perform assignments connected to lock operations; and operate marine radio to communicate with traffic entering/exiting lock chamber. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following job element areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Operation of Equipment and MachineryTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts- Eye and hand coordination for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel,during crane lifting operations, lifting dam gates, etc. There is standing, stooping, bending, occasionally lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. Working Conditions- Preponderance of work is performed outside, subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure of injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally in cramped and/or uncomfortably hot or cold areas), from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools and wiring or other equipment, from working with normal manual tools, and from falls while working on lock walls, dam service bridge, etc. While possibility of drowning exists as result of falls while working around water, hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures and use of safety equipment. During maintenance operations, is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk