Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor

Summary About the Position: This announcement is for the position of Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor, WA-5318-10, at Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, IL Responsibilities Be responsible for implementation of all site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operation and associated buildings, grounds, and equipment operation and maintenance. Plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week, project-by-project, month-by-month. Assign work to individual employees involved in lock and dam operating and site maintenance activities; and support, implement, and explain management programs. Exercise full regulatory authority in controlling river traffic through the facility and direct the establishment of queues when warranted by density of traffic. Refuse lockage to craft presenting a hazard to safety of the personnel, lock structure, or surrounding areas. Establish and enforce approach parameters such as speed, alignment, and numbers of deck crew required for safe and efficient locking of craft and be responsible for the safety of property, personnel, and public at installation or site. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: provided technical direction to site personnel to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities; experience working as a principal (senior or journeyman level) mechanic on a lock and dam site with little on-site supervision; delegate responsibility and authority for implementing and maintaining the site preventive maintenance and repair program as pertinent to both specialized lock and dam equipment, and more typically, buildings and grounds, equipment, systems, and facilities; perform the locking of boats and dam gate operations, when required; and/or perform locking operations in a back-up capacity. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to meet deadline dates under pressure Ability to plan and organize work Ability to supervise through subordinate supervisors Ability to work with others Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of different relevant lines of work Knowledge of Materials Physical Effort: Eye and hand coordination are required for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane operations and other maintenance work. There is standing, stooping, bending, lifting in excess of 45 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. Strenuous muscular tasks are performed for short periods of time. Working Conditions: Lock and Dam operation and related maintenance work led and/or performed outside, subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure to injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally, in cramped and/or uncomfortable cold or hot areas), from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools, wiring or other equipment, from working with hand tools, and from falls while working on lock walls or other structures. The possibility of drowning exists as a result of falls while working around water, but the hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures, wearing of life jackets, and similar safety measures. Maintenance operations subject employee to exposure to hazards of working from small boats or other similar craft. During maintenance operations is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists Career Field 18 position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.