Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vick (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Lockmaster to oversee all lock and dam operations, site maintenance, and related buildings, grounds, and equipment at the specified location in Louisiana. You will plan weekly and monthly workloads, coordinate with supervisors, and guide subordinate crews.

Responsibilities include assigning tasks, administering maintenance programs, and explaining management initiatives such as incentive awards and time/leave policies to staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of an Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision.
• Document experience showing ability to distribute and balance daily workload of lock and dam operations and site maintenance; implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site operating and maintenance activities for lock and dam operation and related buildings and equipment.
• Plan weekly, project-by-project, and monthly resource use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Assign work to individual employees and rely on supervisors or mechanics for tasking.
• Support and explain management programs such as incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, overtime, and personnel policies to subordinate staff.

Skills

Supervision

Work planning

Leadership

Safety compliance

Job description

• As Lockmaster, is 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.
• Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week, project-by-project, month-by-month; and, through involvement with supervisor, longer term basis, as appropriate.
• Assigns work to individual employees involved in lock and dam operating and site maintenance activities, relying upon working supervisor and/or site mechanic/repairer to provide taskings relative to daily work activities.
• Supports, implements, and explains management programs such as incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, overtime, personnel and others to all subordinate site staff.

Duties

• As Lockmaster, is 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.
• Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week, project-by-project, month-by-month; and, through involvement with supervisor, longer term basis, as appropriate.
• Assigns work to individual employees involved in lock and dam operating and site maintenance activities, relying upon working supervisor and/or site mechanic/repairer to provide taskings relative to daily work activities.
• Supports, implements, and explains management programs such as incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, overtime, personnel and others to all subordinate site staff.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• MISSION ESSENTIAL STATUS: Individual Districts may determine this position to be Mission Essential based on site-specific conditions.
• A designation of "Mission Essential" will be communicated by management to the incumbent(s) if applicable.
• If designated as Mission Essential, incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate.
• A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations, and dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
• Incumbent may also be required to have a valid state drivers license based on job-related, site- specific requirements. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures.
• Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• Employee may be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements.
• This position may require a pre-employment physical.
• Some travel may be required.
• Heavy lifting of up to 50lbs.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of an 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: assist with distributing and balancing the daily workload of lock and dam operating an site maintenance; implement and maintain the site preventive maintenance and repair program as pertinent to both specialized lock and dam equipment, and more typically, buildings and grounds, and maintenance; and document progress of work to provide basis for determining need for changes in procedures, schedules of work.-

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

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes, enclosed switch gear structures, or on overhead structures. Climbs ladders and poles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works inside and outside, subject to changing climatic conditions, loud noises, prolonged standing, falling, water hazards, drowning, cuts and bruises. Works in cramped places and is exposed to dirt, grease, fumes, and dust; works around heavy construction machinery, with and around power shop equipment. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• This announcement will be utilizing Expedited Referral Process. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a selection is made.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.