Summary About the Position: This position is located within the US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, Heavy Capacity Fleet, with duty in Louisville, KY, where you will perform journeymen level maintenance on mechanically operated navigation and flood control projects such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and/or structural features of lock gates, dam gauges, valves, and lock operating mechanisms and systems. Responsibilities Repair electrical/electronic/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic equipment through the utilization of a wide variety of diagnostic tools, measuring devices, and other systems as needed. Work with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals to perform welding of various types of items, using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. Perform maintenance tasks and operational inspections to ensure that all associated equipment is properly serviced. Identify when major repairs are needed in order to coordinate efforts for temporary repairs, technical engineering reviews, procurement of replacement items, and maintenance of navigation and flood control capability. May be required to operate a variety of site equipment to include cranes, watercraft, tractors, dump trucks, etc. Inspect, troubleshoot, and/or disassemble mechanical operating equipment and the associated equipment at navigation structures (such as large mobile cranes, bulkhead hoists, generators, pumps, compressors, speed reducers, and hydraulic pumps). Participate in safety program training efforts and assures that daily work, personally performed and directed, includes full adherence to safety working practices and conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Know repair and installation of hydraulic and mechanical systems and preventative maintenance diagnostic maintenance inspections, and rebuilding navigation and flood control project systems, machinery, and related equipment at a navigational facility. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent standing, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lifts and carries larger assemblies or complete units exceeding 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body in installing, repairing, operating, or testing equipment in confined spaces such as manholes, machinery recesses, lock walls, or on overhead structures; climbs ladders, scaffolding, and works from suspended stages. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work inside and outside during the day or night, subject to inclement weather, on high structures usually over water which is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high voltage electrical equipment on scaffolds and from slings. Often the work will be behind bulkheads below the water level. Subject to falls, drowning, injury or discomfort and when inside, exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, and loud noises. Must use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Education 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. One-year probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) 17 Career Field position. 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. 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.