Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor, WS-5716-10 (23562)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Clewiston, FL seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor to oversee field operations for dam structures and related facilities. You will manage crews, plan equipment use, and ensure safety and compliance in daily project execution.

The role requires strong supervision skills, technical knowledge of heavy equipment, and the ability to coordinate with project plans and environmental documentation in the South Florida area.

Qualifications

• US Citizens only.
• Must have valid state driver's license and Class A CDL without manual transmission restrictions.
• Pre-employment and annual physical; may require drug testing and memoranda of understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and field maintenance support for dam structures, appurtenances, and related facilities.
• Plans use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a day-to-day and week-to-month basis.
• Sets deadlines, priorities, and work sequences; assigns tasks according to policies.
• Contributes input to project plans, environmental documents, and management plans for South Florida.
• Coordinates project security, mobilization, and emergency management activities.

Skills

Drive Safely

Interpret Instructions

Lead or Supervise

Operate Vehicles

Reliability/Dependability

Work Practices

Job description

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Locations (City, State)

Clewiston, Florida

Position Overview/Duties

Position Title: Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor, WS-5716-10 (23562)

Series/Grade: WS-5716-10

Open Period: X September - X October 2026

Duty Location(s): Clewistson, FL

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance and fi eld maintenance support to dam structure and its appurtenances,dams, levees, canals, culverts, rivers, roads, recreation areas, and grounds.

Plans use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a day-to-day, project by project and on aweek to week or month to month basis.

Establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by supervisors.

Provides operational and environmental input into sections project plans, Project Management Plans, Environmental Impact Statements, and management documents involving the South Florida area of responsibility.

Provides for and ensures Project Security, Mobilization and Emergency Management activities are planned for and implemented.

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens.

Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to supervise work leads, train, and license one or more subordinate equipment operators. Must have experience in earth work operations with the following equipment excavators, bulldozers, front end loaders, and off-road trucks, etc…Must demonstrates proper work methods, determine job resources, and evaluates outcome. Must know equipment maintenance and repair. Must be able to demonstrate ability to effectively communication instructions and maintain job safely.

Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Abilities

• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Other Requirements, Conditions Of Employment And Information

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time
• Must have a pre-employment and annual physical.
• Incumbent may be required to work during inclement weather conditions.
• Incumbent must be available to work after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, "Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program", or a memorandum of understanding as well as submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Class a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of employment with no manual transmission restrictions. Incumbent is subject to recall 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.