About the Position: The position provides both technical and administrative supervision for the Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operators, carrying full supervisory authority.
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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 an Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Perform common technical and administrative duties. I can prioritize workload based off of further deadlines, identify training needs, and perform railroad maintenance vehicle operations. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Ability to Plan and Organize Work Managing Human Resources Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
Plan distribution prescribing deadlines and sequence of work on a day-to-day or project-to-project basis for subordinates.
Explain work requirements, methods, procedures, specific hazards, and safety precautions to personnel.
Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and make formal and informal performance appraisals.
Operate various railroad maintenance equipment, such as tie tamper, tie inserter, railroad track liner, on and off-track railway crane, mobile spiking machine, ballast regulator, and spike puller.
Ensure all personnel follow established safety rules and regulations.