Maintenance Worker - WG-8, 56399

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Temporary

Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time

120 Days

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State)

Grafton, WV

Position Overview/Duties

MEMORANDUM FOR: All Permanent Eligible USACE Employees

SUBJECT: Temporary Promotion/Backfill Assignment - WG-8 Maintenance Worker at Tygart Lake

1.Purpose: Recruitment for current, permanent LRP employees for a 120-day temporary detail, reassignment or promotion at Tygart Lake, Grafton, WV.

2.Applicability: Noncompetitive temporary assignments detail/promotional/reassignment opportunities NTE 120 days are authorized under 5 CFR.

3.Statement of Major Duties and Responsibilities: Position supports daily operations and maintenance of one or more multi-purpose water resources facilities.

Incumbent serves as a Maintenance Worker performing a variety of maintenance, operation and inspection duties. Work includes making gate operations for flood risk management, repairing and maintaining the appurtenant structures and systems of the dam, inspecting maintenance, construction and service contracts at the dam and other Project facilities and participating in annual inspections as required.

The maintenance staff also maintains and repairs park facilities such as public restrooms, camp sites, picnic areas, park roads, etc. Maintenance skills include, but are not limited to, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry and welding.

Position works under the general supervision of the Lake Manager, Maintenance Leader and/or Maintenance Mechanic. Receives assignments from the working leader, maintenance mechanic or supervisor either orally or in writing in the form of work orders, simple plans, sketches or detailed specifications. Selects proper tools, equipment and work methods to complete duties, based on established shop practices and policies. Additional guidance is available from working leader or supervisor for unusual or complex assignments.

Routine assignments are rarely reviewed in progress. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness, adequacy and adherence to instructions. Work is performed under all types of conditions, including, but not limited to, good or bad weather; inside and outside; on ladders, scaffolding or platforms; in hard to reach places; confined spaces or in awkward positions. The work team regularly encounters dirty, dusty and greasy conditions and occasionally makes repairs where foul odors are present.

Incumbent is required to observe proper safety practices, including wearing proper PPE apparel and equipment.

4.Period of Assignment: Non-competitive promotion assignments are subject to a maximum of 120 days within a 52-week period; a reassignment action (WG-08 to WG-08) may be extended longer.

5.Work Schedule: Selected employee may be required to work weekend and holidays during the assignment

6.Applicant Procedures: Interested applicants should submit following to the attention of Mr. Glenn Hawkey, Supervisory Operations Project Manager, CELRP-OPS and Miss Autumn Elliott, Tygart Lake Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist, CELRP-OP-ST:
a.Completed supervisory endorsements.
b.Current resume.
c.Statement of Interest: Please provide a written statement detailing your reasons for seeking this assignment, your experience relevant to the position, the value you can offer to the organization, and what you expect to gain from the experience. The Statement of Interest should not exceed 1 page in length.

7.Evaluation Criteria: Criteria used will include the applicant’s current and previous experience and dissertation on reasons for interest in the assignment. Your resume and statement of interest should address the following:

•Ability to execute the operation and maintenance of a multi-purpose water resource project;

•Experience in properly applying safety, maintenance, administrative and financial programs in accordance with written regulations and policies;

•Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently;

•Ability to work within a functionally diverse group of team members;

•Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a diverse technical and non-technical staff.

8.Funding: Labor costs are covered under the Tygart Lake budget. If successful candidate is outside the Tygart Lake commuting area, TDY may be offered, at the discretion of the Operations Division.

9.Point of Contact: Glenn Hawkey, Supervisory Operations Project Manager, Pittsburgh District (724-421-7260).

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP).

Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Minimum Education Requirement: High School/GED

Minimum Experience Requirement: Equivalent Maintenance Knowledge for a WG-7 level position.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.