Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Workforce for DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Tri-Lakes Project office located in Littleton, CO. Responsibilities Serve as a Maintenance Worker, operating and maintaining 4 flood control dams. Operate and install service gates, emergency gates and bulkheads; inspect, repair and maintain the appurtenant structures and systems of the dam including a variety mechanical and electrical work; participate in annual and periodic dam inspections. Maintain upkeep and repair of roads, buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment within the project office through various mechanical, electrical, welding, carpentry, painting, and plumbing tasks. Maintains sites located about the Denver area. Assists with small purchase order contracts to include: determining type of contractor, services or supplies required, obtaining prices, overseeing completion/delivery of services or supplies. Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment to include: light duty pick-up trucks, dump trailers, dump truck, snowplow, skid steer loader, ATV, boat, crane, and industrial tractor, backhoe and rental equipment. The incumbent may have to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project. Maintains and repairs equipment such as, hydraulic gates, hoists, overhead cranes, elevators, sump pumps, standby generators, and HVAC equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Worker without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common ground maintenance activities. I can read mechanical diagrams that specify the procedures to maintain and repair mechanical equipment. Under supervision, I have repaired equipment such as such as elevators, sump pumps, standby generators and HVAC equipment. I have made basic electrical repairs such as tightening connections and insulating bare wires. I have set up and performed basic, rudimentary welding jobs. I have experience operating vehicles and equipment such as sedans, light duty pick-up trucks, and mowers to pick up debris and mow grass. I work under close 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladder scaffolds and on platforms in cramped and hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, works in awkward, tiring and uncomfortable positions. Moderate to heavy physical effort is involved, frequently lifting, moving, and carrying items up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds with and without assistance while handling heavy equipment, parts, and materials, pushing wheelbarrows and running power equipment. Considerable arm movement is required for various operations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside exposed to all weather conditions, in dusty, dirty, greasy, oily, damp, or noisy conditions. Inside work is usually performed on concrete floors. Exposed to dirt and fumes. Subject to possible injury due to falls from ladders or scaffolds, vehicular accidents, loading and unloading vehicles, or from hand or power tools. Subject to cuts, bruises, insect bites, stings, scrapes, burns, infections, and broken bones. May be required to work uncommon tour of duty and extra hours. 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. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position. 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. The following incentives may be authorized: Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual.