Summary About the Position: This is a General Equipment Mechanic XF-11 position with the USACE Little Rock District, Operations Division. The position is with the McClellan Kerr Project Office. Pine Bluff Site Office located in Pine Bluff, AR. This position is exclusively represented by Local 953, AFGE AFL-CIO. Responsibilities You will be responsible for general equipment mechanic on a 1020 HP twin-screw diesel-powered towboat. Perform periodic inspections, preventive maintenance, minor overhauls and routine repairs of all floating plant within the River Fleet work group. Work performed by the River Fleet work group consists of towing, snagging, dredging, and normal or emergency maintenance. Repair engines and operating machinery on towboat, crane barge, work barges, and other supporting auxiliary equipment to include oils, greases, cleans, tests, adjusts, and diagnoses failures. Perform individual trade or craft tasks and duties such as repairing, adjusting and servicing mechanical operating machinery used by the River Fleet work group. 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 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 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) General Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. This includes performing common tasks associated with the preventative maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on towboat, work barge, or floating plant. 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 (Screen-out Element) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Work frequently requires considerable pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally to 100 pounds. The work also frequently requires standing, walking, kneeling, and bending. Working Conditions: Majority of work is performed in areas subject to fumes, heat, noise, and cramped conditions. Works around moving machinery where there is danger of cuts, bruises, and burns. Some work is performed outside in all types of weather. There is danger of drowning when working on the navigation system. About 20 percent of the work is performed away from the duty station requiring TDY. The incumbent is subject to call at any time to restore navigation channels, locks and dams to operational status. 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 Career Field 17 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. 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.