Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor.

US Army Corps of Engineers

Hasty (CO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a qualified supervisor to lead dam operation and maintenance activities at a Colorado project. The role involves planning schedules, directing crews, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of facilities and gates.

The position emphasizes training, performance assessment, and adherence to project standards. Candidates should be able to supervise technicians, coordinate repairs, and manage daily operational tasks in a demanding outdoor environment, with

Qualifications

  • Experience supervising teams and directing maintenance work.
  • Knowledge of dam operations and associated equipment and processes.
  • Ability to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Plan weekly/monthly work schedules for subordinates and submit schedule to supervisor for approval.
  • Implement corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems.
  • Determine training needs of subordinates and arrange for completion; sets performance standards and perform appraisals.
  • Take weather readings, sample water, open and close dam gates.
  • Meet, greet, and conduct visitor tours, providing information about the operations of the project.

Skills

Supervisory experience
Dam operations
Maintenance coordination
Safety compliance
Communication skills

Job description

  • You will plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates and submit schedule to supervisor for approval.
  • Implement corrective actions within their authority to resolve work problems.
  • Determine training needs of subordinates and arrange for it's accomplishment; sets performance standards and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance.
  • Take weather readings, sample water, open and close dam gates.
  • Meet, greet, and conduct visitor tours, providing information about the operations of the project.
Duties
  • You will plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates and submit schedule to supervisor for approval.
  • Implement corrective actions within their authority to resolve work problems.
  • Determine training needs of subordinates and arrange for it's accomplishment; sets performance standards and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance.
  • Take weather readings, sample water, open and close dam gates.
  • Meet, greet, and conduct visitor tours, providing information about the operations of the project.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must have or have the ability to acquire a motor boat license.
  • Incumbent must wear prescribed Army Corps of Engineers uniform.
  • Incumbent must have the ability to posses and maintain a state issued driver's license.
  • Incumbent is subject to a pre-employment drug test and random testing thereafter.
  • Incumbent must be complete a pre-employment physical.
Qualifications
Who May Apply:

US CITIZENS

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 supervise. Experience mentoring other employees, performing and directing the performance of maintenance and repair work for electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems, and carpentry and welding projects in accordance with established trade standards. Perform administrative duties associated with leadership and facility management such as establishing shop deadlines and priorities, maintaining production reports/records and assigning and evaluating work of staff. Independently perform and lead dam operation and maintenance duties to include computing and making flood releases, inspecting, repairing and maintaining appurtenant structures and systems of the dam.

Use moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs to 50 lbs unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms.Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts, bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing.

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.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is an Installations Management (CF) position.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
  • 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
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is 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.

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