Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Vick, LA

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The position serves as a Federal Wage System Supervisor (Lockmaster) at a large navigation lock and dam within the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS). As Lockmaster, the incumbent is responsible for implementing site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operations and the operation and maintenance of associated buildings, grounds, and equipment. The supervisor plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on weekly, project, and monthly timeframes, coordinating with a supervisor on longer-term planning as appropriate. The incumbent assigns work to employees involved in lock and dam operations and site maintenance, relying on the working supervisor and/or site mechanic/repairer for taskings related to daily work. The position also supports, implements, and explains management programs to subordinate site staff, including incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, overtime, and personnel programs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet the minimum qualification screen-out requirement: ability to perform the work of a Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision.
Must demonstrate experience or ability in distributing and balancing daily workload for lock and dam operations and site maintenance, maintaining preventive maintenance and repair programs, and documenting work progress.
A one-year probationary period to assess supervisory performance is required unless previously completed.
May be required to hold a valid state driver's license, an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR and/or AED credentials, and/or a prescribed uniform, depending on site requirements.
May be required to acquire and maintain appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses based on site requirements.
Must observe established safe working procedures and use provided protective clothing and equipment.
May be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
Some travel may be required.
Must be able to perform the physical duties described, including frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, crouching, and lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying of items over 50 pounds may be required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Implement site operating and normal maintenance activities for lock and dam operations and associated buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on weekly, project-by-project, and monthly bases, coordinating longer-term planning with a supervisor as appropriate.
Assign work to employees involved in lock and dam operations and site maintenance.
Support, implement, and explain management programs to subordinate site staff, including incentive awards, cost reduction, affirmative action, time and leave, overtime, and personnel programs.
Assist with distributing and balancing daily workloads for lock and dam operations and site maintenance.
Implement and maintain the site preventive maintenance and repair program for specialized lock and dam equipment, buildings, grounds, and maintenance.
Document work progress to provide a basis for determining whether work procedures or schedules need to change.