Job Description
Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Chicago District Locations (City, State) Chicago, IL Position Overview/Duties INTRODUCTION: As a shift head lock and dam operator at a Corps of Engineers navigation facility within the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS), operates electrically, electronically, and/or hydraulically controlled lock or lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for passage of a variety of private and commercial traffic through the lock structure and/or maintenance of required pool levels. Performs other installation repair and maintenance tasks requiring application of trade skills and knowledge. POSITION: Lock & Dam Operator WY-5426-09 PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES Works alone or as part of a two-man team during lockage. Handles bow or stern lines, walks lines to proper locations along wall and snubs lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position. Secures towlines to lock wall as required. Operates electrical or electronic gate control to open or close gates at one end of the lock chamber. As necessary during operation, removes debris or ice in path of gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage. Performs a variety of tasks in providing assistance to and/or personally performing work required for the installation, repair and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type; concrete work, etc. Provides similar assistance to maintenance repair crews engaged in major work on lock or lock and dam appurtenant structures. Performs continuing and special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown, and identify development of unsafe situations, and reports same to supervisor. Operates a variety of power driven hand tools and uses a variety of hand/mechanical tools to accomplish the maintenance tasks. May operate various types of floating plant and mobile equipment to accomplish tasks. Performs seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening, shoveling snow, clearing ice, as well as janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and other site buildings, restroom facilities, standby equipment, etc. On occasion, may be assigned to work with or direct temporary employees engaged in similar work. Other Conditions and Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS Basic Requirement 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 in this document . In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below: Experience Requirement: 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. To Qualify at the WY-09 Level: Level of experience must show that you have the ability to perform the full range of journeyman lock operator tasks which includes operating lock and dam gates and control valves that are electrically or hydraulically controlled or where the dam is a movable wicket-type structure; providing locking instructions to others, determining whether a craft desiring lockage can be locked safely; reading, interpreting, and following operating instructions for most equipment without supervisory assistance, recognizing and avoiding potential work hazards, and performing repairs necessary to keep the lock in operation, working on own initiative under general supervision subject to occ