Lock and Dam Operator

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as a developmental Lock & Dam Operator (WY-05) training for the WY-08 level. You will work alone or in a 2-man team performing routine lockages under direct supervision or shift direction of a higher-graded operator.

Duties

• •Assist with handling and snubbing bow/stern lines to assist pilots.
• •Walk lines to proper locations along the lock wall.
• •Secure vessel lines to the lock wall.
• •Under direct supervision, operate electrical, electronic, and hydraulic gate controls at one end of the chamber.
• •Learn to operate water control valves safely.
• •Clear ice, logs, and debris from gate paths and recesses.
• •Perform ground maintenance (mowing, snow shoveling, janitorial tasks).
• •Assist maintenance crews with routine repairs.
• •Input vessel times, registration, and direction into logs.
• •Use basic light and horn signals as directed.

Qualifications

ho May Apply: US Citizens 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. For the WY-05: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks associated with the operations of lock and dam equipment. I am able to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks utilizing mechanical or electrical equipment (such as commercial mowers, weed trimmers, pressure washers, chainsaws, and portable power tools). I am able to perform ground maintenance tasks. I am able to learn through on-the-job observation, training, and hands-on work experience. 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Eye and hand coordination for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane lifting operations, lifting dam gates, etc. There is standing, stooping, bending, occasionally lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. WORKING CONDITIONS: Preponderance of work is performed outside, subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure of injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally in cramped and/or uncomfortably hot or cold areas), from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools and wiring or other equipment, from working with normal manual tools, and from falls while working on lock walls, dam service bridge, etc. While possibility of drowning exists as result of falls while working around water, hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures and use of safety equipment. During maintenance operations, is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc.