Engineering Equipment Operator

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - Rock Island District

Locations (City, State)

Knoxville, IA

Position Overview/Duties

The Rock Island District's Operations Division is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the District’s civil works projects. This includes the management of 3 flood control reservoirs in Iowa—Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock, and Coralville Lake. We are currently seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator at the Lake Red Rock Project, responsible for operating heavy equipment and performing associated maintenance tasks to support project operations. Other duties include:

• Operating various gasoline- or diesel-powered engineering equipment (crawlers, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, tractors) for tasks like road maintenance, land clearing, earth moving, and riprap placement.
• Transporting heavy equipment (12,000-15,000 lbs) using a tractor and trailer, which requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on engineering equipment, and operating auxiliary equipment like generators and pumps during flood emergencies.
• Conducting scheduled operational checks and basic maintenance on various equipment, including air compressors, pumps, outboard motors, and small engines.
• Assisting in the overall maintenance of project facilities, including performing welding, carpentry, concrete, painting, and plumbing work.
• Utilizing computer programs to enter work hours, manage work orders, and track maintenance schedules.

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• Operating equipment to raise and lower outlet gates in the dam and stand watch on pumping equipment during flood duty.
  
  

Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake with more than 15,000 acres of water and 35,000 acres of land for visitors to enjoy. Located on the Des Moines River just 45 miles southeast, and downriver, of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, the reservoir collects runoff and drainage from a 12,320 square-mile area in Iowa and southern Minnesota. This protects communities and agricultural lands downstream from the Red Rock Dam. Learn more about Lake Red Rock and the nearby communities here: https://visitpella.com/ or https://www.knoxvilleia.gov/221/Lake-Red-Rock

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Experience Requirement: Experience should demonstrate the ability to perform the major duties of the position, including: 1) Ability to plan and carry out work independently or as part of a crew in accordance with instructions and specifications; 2) Knowledge of the assembly, installation, modification, and repair of flood control and recreation structures and equipment; 3) Knowledge of earth-moving and construction techniques, including establishing grades, cut/fill operations, and soil compaction; 4) Ability to perform a variety of trade skills, including welding, carpentry, concrete finishing, and basic plumbing or electrical work; 5) Skill in performing preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment; 5) Ability to transport heavy equipment and materials, including possessing or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Probationary Period: A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Pay: Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Travel: This position requires occasional travel.
• Driver's License: You must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Upon assignment, you are required to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Boat License: Upon assignment, you may be required to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers boat certification/license.

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• Pesticide/Herbicide License: You may be required to obtain and maintain a valid state pesticide/herbicide applicator's license.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Drug Testing: This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with EP 600-1-3
• Medical Examination: You may be required to complete a medical examination prior to assignment.
• Resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• Relocation: A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interests of the government.
• Physical Effort: The work requires heavy physical effort in operating equipment controls. Considerable strain is encountered resulting from vibration, jerking, jolting, etc., in operation over rough surfaces. Because of the location of controls, you may be required to work in awkward or strained positions.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, usually in an open driver’s seat (or partially protected cab), on a variety of terrain and soil conditions of the types mentioned above. The employee is exposed to the possibility of equipment overturning and subject to normal power and hand equipment operational noise, dust, vibrations, fumes, or other injuries.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.