Launching Equipment Tender

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Mississippi seeks a Launching Equipment Tender to tend the mechanical functions of cable reels, sheaves and gears that control cable supply to the mat boat upper deck during mat launching.

The position is a Permanent, Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment with duties including tending equipment and initial placement of mats, standing and walking in challenging conditions, and working around grease and moving machinery at the Mat Sinking Unit locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Launching Equipment Tender without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Dexterity and safety knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Operation of equipment and machinery.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of measuring instruments.
• Physical effort: standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling; may be in awkward positions.

Responsibilities

• Tend mechanical function of cable reels, sheaves, or gears to control continuous supply of cable or wires.
• Initial placement of mat into launching equipment.

Skills

Launch equipment tender

Interpret instructions

Dexterity

Equipment operation

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Physical effort

Job description

About the Position

Assigned to the MSU, you will tend the mechanical functions and features of cable reels, sheaves and gears that mechanically control a continuous supply of cable to the mat boat upper deck during the launching of concrete mattresses.

• The duty location will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.
• This position is a Permanent, Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment.
• The position is advertised externally under Vacancy CEDC-26-13046599-DHA.

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 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 Reinstatement 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) Launching Equipment Tender without more than normal supervision.

Duties include: Tending mechanical function of cable reels, sheaves, or gears to control a continuous supply of cable or wires and initial placement of mat into launching equipment.

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

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Operation of Equipment and Machinery

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Physical Effort: The work involves standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling. Work may be performed in an awkward or cramped position. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, or carries parts or equipment.

Working Conditions

Incumbent is exposed to dirt and grease occasionally, dust from mat deck above frequently, noise is constantly disagreeable, natural weather elements are disagreeable frequently since heat from the sun produces abnormal temperatures below steel decks, and work area serves as a funnel for cold air in winter months with no way of providing heat.