Lock and Dam Operator Supervisor.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Lock and Dam Operator Supervisor to oversee daily operations of lock and dam facilities. The role focuses on planning resources, monitoring progress, and coordinating with the Lock master to maintain schedules.

Candidates should lead maintenance tasks, supervise staff, and ensure safety procedures are followed. A probationary period may be required; see the job notice for details.

Qualifications

• Experience leading routine maintenance on locks and dam sites.
• Ability to interpret safety and operating procedures.
• Ability to follow schedules and coordinate with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools.
• Track and report progress of work assignments.
• Assign work to employees involved in lock and dam operations.
• Advise and counsel workers on complaints.
• Coordinate work with the Lock master to meet schedules.
• Set performance standards for subordinate staff.

Skills

Supervision

Facilities planning

Safety

Communication

Job description

• Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools.
• Track and report progress of work assignments.
• Assign work to individual employees involved in the performance of lock and dam operations.
• Advise and counsel workers on complaints.
• Coordinate work with the Lock master, to maintain work progress and meet schedules.
• Set performance standards, for subordinate employees.

Duties

• Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools.
• Track and report progress of work assignments.
• Assign work to individual employees involved in the performance of lock and dam operations.
• Advise and counsel workers on complaints.
• Coordinate work with the Lock master, to maintain work progress and meet schedules.
• Set performance standards, for subordinate employees.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is mandatory drug testing position and meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600-1-3.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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) Lock and Dam Operator Supervisor~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to lead or supervise routine maintenance work required for the upkeep of lock and dam site buildings, grounds and equipment. - 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 switchgear 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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) Construction, Engineering, & Infrastructure Career Field 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
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• This is a supervisory position. May require a one (1) year supervisory probation period.

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.