Lock and Dam Operator

US Army Corps of Engineers; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Morris, Illinois, is seeking a Lock and Dam Operator for Dresden Island Lock and Dam. The role may be filled at WY-05, WY-07, or WY-08 with potential noncompetitive promotion to WY-08. The position is being filled under Direct Hiring Authority (DHA).

The assignment is a permanent federal appointment with locality pay. Agency processes may include a one-year probationary period and mandatory Direct Deposit of Pay, with eligibility considerations under DoD referral

Job description

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Morris, Illinois

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: This announcement is for a Lock and Dam Operator at Dresden Island Lock and Dam in Morris, IL. Position may be filled at the WY-05, WY-07 or WY-08. If filled at the WY-05 or WY-07 position will have noncompetitive promotional potential to the WY-08. Position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA).

Other Conditions And Requirements

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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field 18 - Engineers & Scientists position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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.