Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair installation, and programming of the Industrial Programmable Personal Computers and Programmable Logic Control systems that control the operation of a marine navigation Lock and Dam on the Ohio River and maintain pool control. Responsibilities Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and programming of the Industry Personal Computers and Programmable Logic Control systems that control the operation of marine navigation Lock and Dam on the Ohio River. Diagnosis, maintenance, repair, test, and installation of electrical equipment and systems, including highly complex equipment and systems which is essential to provide reliable and safe locking operations, and incoming power lines. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and installation of new replacement cameras, TV monitors and associated fiber optic cable within the integrated system for the CCTV for safety and security subsystems. Maintain current subject matter knowledge of network architectures, hardware and software capabilities, and configurations and Provide system administration, troubleshooting, and operation of the LAN. Maintain records of inspections, outages, test data, etc. Use numerous tools and equipment including meggers, voltmeters, ammeters, ground fault testers, etc. Recommend to supervisor when major repairs are needed so that coordinated effort can take place relative to temporary repair, technical engineering review, procurement of replacement items and maintenance of lock or dam control capability. Assist district electrical engineers in conducting tests; notes improvements or changes and makes oral or written reports of test results to be used for future design or construction. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 WY-11 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): I have the ability to perform difficult and complex jobs. I have independently installed, modified, overhauled, maintained, monitored, inspected, troubleshot, and repaired complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components. I have basic knowledge of programming language to input software commands. I am skilled in in diagnostics, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electronic systems, and I have extensive knowledge of hydraulic, optical, mechanical, and pressure/sensing subsystems. I work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications WY-12 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the most difficult and complex jobs. Independently operated, maintained, troubleshoot, repaired, install integrated control systems and subsystems. Monitor primary power supply, emergency generators, hydraulic cooling systems and rectifiers. expert knowledge of programming language to input software commands. Evaluated operational problems and determined the resultant impact to the integrated control systems. Terminated and tested fiber optic cable and wiring. Skills in diagnostics, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electronic and electrical control systems, including complex equipment and systems. An expert and work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent and extended standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing on concrete structures, and working in cramped and uncomfortable positions. Often is required to climb ladders and use platforms for hard-to-reach places to make repairs and installations. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, feet, legs, and body in performing work Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. On some assignments incumbent must climb 20 to 50-foot ladders. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside, during daylight and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over turbulent water with strong currents, in the proximity of moving machinery and with high voltage electrical current in cramped quarters, and on scaffolds or slings as required by repairs to be made. Occasionally works behind bulkheads, or in tunnels below water level. Incumbent is subject to falls, drowning, bums, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noise, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective car devices, hard hat hard-toe shoes, respirators, and/or protective clothing. 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives are not authorized. This is a(n) Career Field (CF) 17 Material Maintenance Management position. Management may select from either grade level announced.