Job summary

About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, performing the full range of supervisory duties over a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the repair and maintenance of navigation projects and flood control projects; and assigned to the Middle Capacity Fleet unit located in Pittsburgh, PA, which is part of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (R3F).

Major duties

Plans the use of workers, equipment, materials, and tools on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis. Establishes work priorities and project schedules based on resources and detailed work plans established by higher-level supervisors. Provides technical direction and assists in accomplishing difficult, new, or substantially changed work steps, processes, methods, procedures, and operational sequences. Inspects completed work for quality and work order/assignment requirements, reporting possible or actual work delays to the supervisor. Assures that equipment, supplies, and materials are onsite, maintained, and used properly to avoid unnecessary delays in the accomplishment of work. Completes performance ratings, recommends training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, and personnel for vacant positions. Ensures compliance with OSHA, ANSI and/or Corps of Engineers safety regulations to accomplish work safely, takes immediate and effective action to eliminate hazards when discrepancies are found.

Qualification

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, apply for this vacancy number CERE245674795487 for status candidates. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. 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 Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Perform common duties as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor. Work as a leader or journeyman trades and crafts employee. Work under the general direction of a higher graded employee to ensure the assigned work is completed properly, efficiently and timely; complete the work with minimal supervision or support and take full responsibility for my work. Have a good understanding of the majority of the trades and crafts fields and typically work with other various trades to produce a single end product. Always use proper work methods and possess a current knowledge of work procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Have some experience in the use of instruction manuals, technical manuals and drawings. Research and order parts, supplies and materials as necessary to keep a full-service repair shop fully functional. Have a general knowledge of workplace safety and demonstrate the knowledge on a daily basis. 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, danger from attending moving machinery, falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, and crankcase explosion. Life jackets are worn at all times while on deck.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.? 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.