Summary About the Position: This vacancy is for a Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic WY-5318-08 developmental to the WY-11. This position may be filled at either the WY-08 the WY-10 or the WY-11. The full performance level of the position is WY-11 and if selected at a lower grade the below listed duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision until the candidate reaches the WY-11. This position is being filled using the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA). Responsibilities Implement and maintain a site-specific program of scheduled inspections, test operations, and preventive maintenance. Electrical distribution and lighting work varies from AC to DC and up to 480 Volts. Perform planned and unplanned emergency repair and replacement of a wide variety of electrical, electronic, hydraulics, and mechanically interrelated/interlocking facility equipment and controls. Equipment controls serviced are typically unique to navigation lock and dam facilities, ranging in age from essentially original equipment to that which is electronic state-of-the-art resulting from major rehabilitation and updating. Schedule day-to-day maintenance and repair work. Participate in short-term and long-term preventive maintenance and repair/replacement planning. Perform complex troubleshooting, diagnostic maintenance inspection and repair work; and, provide technical direction to other full time and seasonal lower-graded personnel assigned to assist in the accomplishment of repair and maintenance work. Maintain overall site responsibility for maintenance and repair operations extends also to maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts, systems, equipment or basic structure items normally associated with buildings and grounds at the facility. Perform locking of boats and dam gate operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WY-08: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform common tasks such as mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair, painting, machining, carpentry, and general maintenance and repair, and perform cleanup tasks such as cleaning tools, machines, and equipment at an entry level under close supervision. WY-10: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform common tasks such as performing general maintenance and repair on lock and dam (or comparable industrial facility) equipment and machinery, and the ability to troubleshoot, replace and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interrelated facility equipment and controls at an intermediate level under minor supervision. WY-11: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform tasks such as performing general maintenance and repair on lock and dam (or comparable industrial facility) equipment and machinery, and the ability to proficiently troubleshoot, replace and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interrelated facility equipment and controls at a journeyman type level with little or no supervision. You will also 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. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical 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. 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 both 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. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. 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.
