Summary About the Position: This announcement is for the position of Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor, WA-5318-10, at Versailles, Illinois Responsibilities Responsible for implementation of all site operating and normal maintenance activities involving lock and dam operation and associated buildings, grounds, and equipment operation and maintenance. Plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week, project-by-project, month-by-month. Assign work to individual employees involved in lock and dam operating and site maintenance activities; and support, implement, and explain management programs. Exercise full regulatory authority in controlling river traffic through the facility and direct the establishment of queues when warranted by density of traffic. Refuse lockage to craft presenting a hazard to safety of the personnel, lock structure, or surrounding areas. Establish and enforce approach parameters such as speed, alignment, and numbers of deck crew required for safe and efficient locking of craft and be responsible for the safety of property, personnel, and public at installation or site. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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) without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: provided technical direction to site personnel to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities; experience working as a principal (senior or journeyman level) mechanic on a lock and dam site with little on-site supervision; delegate responsibility and authority for implementing and maintaining the site preventive maintenance and repair program as pertinent to both specialized lock and dam equipment, and more typically, buildings and grounds, equipment, systems, and facilities; perform the locking of boats and dam gate operations, when required; and/or perform locking operations in a back-up capacity. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Eye and hand coordination are required for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane operations and other maintenance work. There is standing, stooping, bending, lifting in excess of 45 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. Strenuous muscular tasks are performed for short periods of time. Working Conditions: Lock and Dam operation and related maintenance work led and/or performed outside, subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure to injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally, in cramped and/or uncomfortable cold or hot areas), from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools, wiring or other equipment, from working with hand tools, and from falls while working on lock walls or other structures. The possibility of drowning exists as a result of falls while working around water, but the hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures, wearing of life jackets, and similar safety measures. Maintenance operations subject employee to exposure to hazards of working from small boats or other similar craft. During maintenance operations is occasionally You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to meet deadline dates under pressure Ability to plan and organize work Ability to supervise through subordinate supervisors Ability to work with others Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of different relevant lines of work Knowledge of Materials 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. A one year supervisory probation period must be completed if not served previously. If you are a current federal employee duty located 50 miles or more outside of the area for this recruitment, you may be considered for a relocation incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to new federal government employees. If you are new to federal service and meet the criteria, you may be considered for a recruitment incentive. This incentive option is not applicable to current federal employees. 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. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) position. You may claim military spouse preference. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043