HEAD DAM OPERATOR

U.S. Department of Defense; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Dam Operator at the Gathright Dam in Covington, VA oversees keeping lake levels correct and collecting environmental data. The role requires operating hydraulic and electronically controlled dam gates and valves, and performing maintenance planning for intake tower equipment. Safety and precise measurements are essential.

The position involves routine field work at the dam site, weather and water condition monitoring, and adherence to safety directives. Applicants should be U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hydraulic and electronically controlled dam gates.
• Ability to plan maintenance guidelines, procedures, and work schedules for intake tower equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and other technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper lake elevation and record temperature, climatological, reservoir and stream flow data.
• Operate hydraulic and electronically controlled dam gates and valves to maintain pool levels.
• Assist in inspecting and maintaining dam equipment and associated systems.

Skills

Operate dam gates

Hydraulic systems

Electrical motor repair

Measuring instruments

Safety procedures

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

Serve as a Head Dam Operator at the Gathright Dam in Covington, VA responsible for maintaining proper lake elevation and recording temperature, climatological, reservoir, and stream flow data. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a Head Dam Operator without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform duties such as the operation of hydraulic and electronically controlled dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for maintaining pool levels, and/or repairing parts of electric motors and hydraulic systems for the control of pool levels, and/or plans and establishes maintenance guidelines, procedures, and work schedules for the intake tower equipment and systems.. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Job Elements:

• Ability to do the work of a Head Dam Operator without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc
• Operation of hydraulically operated and electronically controlled dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for maintenance of required pool levels
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprinting reading)
• Dexterity and Safety

Physical Efforts:

Work requires pushing, turning and pulling bars, valves, levers and lifting and carrying tools and equipment. Daily inspection requires operating a boat in the river and dam pool.

Working Conditions:

Work requires walking, standing and climbing of stairs both outside and inside under varying weather, temperature and humidity conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, strains and falls while performing and/or assisting in maintenance work and inspecting gate and hydraulic controls at various (approximately 150 feet) levels from s suspended rope chair.

NOTE: All Army personnel will comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.