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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
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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.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.