Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • New Boston, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is for the position of Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor, WA-5318-07, at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston, IL. Duties Serve as the working supervisor of employees involved in lock and dam facility operation and routine upkeep and maintenance work. Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools on a day to day, project by project basis. Provide technical direction and assists in accomplishing difficult, new, or changed work processes or methods. Assign work to individual employees involved in the performance of facility maintenance activities. Assign, track and report the progress of work assignments. Inspect completed work for quality and work order/assignment requirements. Advise, performance rate, and counsel employees. Serve as primary credit card holder and maintain associated records on usage and purchases. Implement management programs such as incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, and overtime. Assure that equipment, tools, supplies, and material are maintained and used properly. Recommend changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences, as necessary. Analyze and remedy problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Employee may be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site specific requirements.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May be required to work uncommon hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common duties as a shift head lock and dam operator such as being responsible for site operations during second, third, and swing shift or on leave days; performing and directing the locking of boats and dam gate operations; and performing, assisting, and/or directing other lock personnel in installation, repair and maintenance tasks; and being responsible for directing and/or accomplishing all routine or special lock operating gate operations, and maintenance tasks as assigned and for exercising primary authority over use of locks during work shift when working independently of immediate supervision.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the working supervisor of employees involved in lock and dam facility operation and routine upkeep and maintenance work.
• Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools on a day to day, project by project basis.
• Provide technical direction and assists in accomplishing difficult, new, or changed work processes or methods.
• Assign work to individual employees involved in the performance of facility maintenance activities.
• Assign, track and report the progress of work assignments.
• Inspect completed work for quality and work order/assignment requirements.
• Advise, performance rate, and counsel employees.
• Serve as primary credit card holder and maintain associated records on usage and purchases.
• Implement management programs such as incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, and overtime.
• Assure that equipment, tools, supplies, and material are maintained and used properly.
• Recommend changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences, as necessary.
• Analyze and remedy problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences.

Benefits

• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed