Announcement Type
Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District
Locations (City, State)
Olmsted, IL
Position Overview/Duties
Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair installation, and programming of the Industrial Programmable Personal Computers and Programmable Logic Control systems that control the operation of a marine navigation Lock and Dam on the Ohio River and maintain pool control located in Olmsted/Pulaski/Illinois.
- DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
- Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and programming of the Industry Personal Computers and Programmable Logic Control systems that control the operation of marine navigation Floating Plant on the Ohio River.
- Diagnosis, maintenance, repair, test, and installation of electrical equipment and systems, including highly complex equipment and systems which is essential to provide reliable and safe locking operations, and incoming power lines.
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and installation of new replacement cameras and TV monitors and associated fiber optic cable within the integrated system for the CCTV for safety and security subsystems.
- Maintain current subject matter knowledge of network architectures, hardware and software capabilities, and configurations and Provide system administration, troubleshooting, and operation of the LAN.
- Maintain records of inspections, outages, test data, etc. Use numerous tools and equipment including meggers, voltmeters, ammeters, ground fault testers, etc.
- Recommend to supervisor when major repairs are needed so that coordinated effort can take place relative to temporary repair, technical engineering review, procurement of replacement items and maintenance of lock or dam control capability.
- Assist district electrical engineers in conducting tests; notes improvements or changes and makes oral or written reports of test results to be used for future design or construction.
Other Conditions and Requirements - Minimum Qualifications XF-11 Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform difficult and complex jobs. Independently installed, modified, overhauled, maintained, monitored, inspected, troubleshot, and repaired complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components. Basic knowledge of programming language to input software commands. Skilled in diagnostics, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electronic systems, and I have extensive knowledge of hydraulic, optical, mechanical, and pressure/sensing subsystems. Work with a high degree of independence.
- Minimum Qualifications XF-12 : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the most difficult and complex jobs. Independently operated, maintained, troubleshoot, repaired, install integrated control systems and subsystems. Monitor primary power supply, emergency generators, hydraulic cooling systems and rectifiers. expert knowledge of programming language to input software commands. Evaluated operational problems and determined the resultant impact to the integrated control systems. Terminated and tested fiber optic cable and wiring. Skills in diagnostics, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of electronic and electrical control systems, including complex equipment and systems. An expert and work with a high degree of independence.
- CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a minimum of Information Assurance Technician Level 1 (IAT) certification within 6 months of being designated cybersecurity (CS) support personnel.
- Incumbent is required to lift 50 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. On some assignments, incumbents must climb 20 to 50-foot ladders.
- Certification of Load Handling Equipment is required or must be obtained within one year entering this position.
- This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
- Pre-employment physical is a requirement for this position.
- Required to have a valid driver’s license.
- Other Essential Information:
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
- This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
- This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
- All qualifi cations requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This is a(n) CP-17- Material Maintenance Management position [ST3] [ED4] .
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized.
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
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 in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements
FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements
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.
