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Summary About the Position: Will function as a Maintenance Worker with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, Operations and Readiness Division, Big Sandy Area Office Dewey Lake located in Van Lear KY. Performs a variety of operation and maintenance duties at a comprehensive water resource project consisting of a flood control dam and appurtenant structures, public-use recreational facilities, forest lands and roads. Responsibilities Make basic repairs of electrical wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures in project intake structures, outlet works, and dams, gauging stations, office and maintenance buildings, recreational facilities, and other associated electrical systems. Uses hand tools and test equipment such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, test lamps, and ammeters. Performs basic carpentry work associated with maintaining operations buildings and public access areas. Uses basic techniques and procedures in placing concrete and laying block accurately in construction or repair of partitions, walls, and walkways. Assists in installing, modifying, and repairing existing and new utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water and oil distribution systems, water closets, tubs, and showers. Locates leaks, determines cause and repair damages to facility. Repairs or replaces broken downspouts and gutters on dwelling, garage, shop building, and gate house. Brush, rolls, and spray paint wood, concrete, and metal surfaces. Operates equipment such as but not limited to: pick-up truck, dump truck, skid steer and all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Transports personnel, material, equipment, etc. on a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads and on steep winding grades. 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) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 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) MAINTENANCE WORKER without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. At a minimum your level of experience must show that you have: WG-05: Works under detailed guidance and instructions and in a development capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing you to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties; receives progressively more responsible assignments as experience and training are received to the higher/target level position of WG-4749-08; May be non-competitively promoted pending demonstration of abilities to perform the next higher/target level grade duties. WG-08: Performs a variety of operation and maintenance duties at a comprehensive water resource project consisting of flood control dam and appurtenant structures, public-use recreational facilities, forest land, and roads; performs tasks utilizing methods, tools and techniques of trades and crafts (such as carpentry, painting, masonry and plumbing), including heavy equipment overhaul and repair, welding and/or electrical repair and installation. 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) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: You must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position as identified in the position description. Duties include but are not limited to climbing ladders and steep stairways, and working on steep and uneven ground. You must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds unassisted or up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of one other person. Tasks requiring the ability to lift 50 pounds while working alone include but are not limited to lifting and carrying a five gallon can of kerosene, lifting and carrying a 50 pound bag of wildlife seed, lifting and carrying a 5 gallon can of paint, cleaning liquid or hydraulic oil. Tasks requiring the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of one other person include but are not limited to moving furniture and lifting 80 lb. bags of cement. Working Conditions: You work in a variety of conditions. Work is completed on but not limited to scaffolding, high ladders or rooftops subject to dangers such as but not limited to falling, exposed to possibility of burns, cuts and bruises, broken bones or infections. You may work in inclement weather to perform duties including but not limited to surveillance of project, various inspections, boundary marking, special events, and emergency situations (respond to public accidents, drowning, etc.). You must be capable or working in conditions of dust, welding fumes, paint vapors and sandblast particles utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment for those conditions which may be heavy and uncomfortable. 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 trial/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) Materiel Maintenance Management 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.t. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention incentives may be authorized.