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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MAINTENANCE WORKER HELPER in Hinton, West Virginia
Summary About the Position: You will perform as a Maintenance Worker Helper. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 Year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CERE256061787830 Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Responsibilities Perform repetitive duties incidental to the servicing, maintenance, and operation of dam equipment and facilities. Perform a variety of crafts and trades such as carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, welding, gasoline and/or diesel engine repairing, and concrete working as well as grounds maintenance. Apply premixed paint to rough work. Assist in clearing and burning of driftwood and other debris. 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 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 a(n) MAINTENANCE WORKER HELPER without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common maintenance and construction tasks. Operate common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, electrical, painting, welding, or plumbing trades to perform simple maintenance tasks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. 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: Frequently lifts up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts equipment weighing up to 80 pounds. Normally required to stand, walk and bend while performing assigned duties. Must exert considerable physical effort while using pick ax, shovel and-other related tools. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside. Under both conditions is exposed to unpleasant conditions, seasonal temperatures and weather extremes, possible burns, falls from hazardous footing, dirt, cuts, grease, oil, insect bites and possible injury from handling equipment. May wear protective gloves, hard toe shoes, safety glasses and similar protective devices, some of which may be 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) Maintenance 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. 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. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 Year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a temporary/Term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year will need to apply to Announcement # CERE256061787830 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/828709800