About the Position: Serve as the Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor at Olmstead Lock & Dam. Position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering, Louisville District, Operations Division. Duty station at Olmstead, Pulaski County, Illinois.
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 Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee 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 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 Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement 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) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties relating to distributing and balancing the daily workload of Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanics and Lock and Dam Operators, ensuring the facility is operated and maintained in the most efficient manner to provide uninterrupted and reliable service to the commercial towing industry, coordinating with other government agencies, developing long-range planning for river-dependent maintenance activities, and reviewing completed work to guarantee satisfactory results. Skilled in leadership, work direction, planning long term repair and maintenance, and administrative work - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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
Plans and directs work of 20-35 employees at assigned lock and dam for day to day activities in support of the navigation mission.
Maintains overall responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the locks, dam, and related facilities.
Participates in long term repair and maintenance planning for the project by developing and prioritizing projects needed to insure continued effective operations of the locks and dam.
Conducts safety meetings, develops hazard analysis for each job, instructs employees in safety methods and practices, enforces safety regulations, and investigates accidents and prepares accident reports.
Provides technical advice needed to determine how work can be accomplished efficiently and economically within operational and fiscal requirements.
Consults with subordinate supervisors and explains verbally, or in writing, general work requirements, including methods and procedures to be used and quality of standards which must be met.
Conducts the full range of supervisory roles including setting performance requirements, making performance appraisals, counseling and awarding employees, and resolving concerns through discussion with employees and union representatives.