Lock and Dam Operator

Duties

• Operate electrically and/or hydraulically controlled lock or lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment for passage of traffic and maintenance of pool levels using oral, written, or radio transmission instructions.
• Perform and/or direct other installation, repair, and maintenance tasks requiring application of craft or trade knowledge and skills using sketches, diagrams, or written/oral instructions and appropriate hand and power tools.
• Perform continuing and/or special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown, and identify when possible, development of unsafe situations.
• Serve alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockage's.
• Perform seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening; snow shoveling; and clearing ice using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Perform janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and lock building, restroom facilities, standby equipment, etc.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.
• If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Incumbent may be required to maintain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
• Work is normally performed on a rotating shift basis. Rotating shifts do include weekends and holidays.
• Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WY-5426-05 Level: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform common lock operations tasks performing maintenance or repair tasks utilizing mechanical or electrical equipment such as lawn mowers, hedge clippers, electrical drills, and manual wrenches. The work will be done 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.

WY-5426-07 Level: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform some lock operations tasks such as: operating chamber gates and the lock chamber emptying and filling valves. I am skilled in performing routine preventive maintenance tasks such as oiling and greasing cables of lock and dam equipment, chains, and pulleys; and following specific instructions to perform assignments connected to lock operations.

I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

WY-5426-08 Level: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform some lock operations tasks such as: operating chamber gates and the lock chamber emptying and filling valves. I am skilled in performing routine preventive maintenance tasks such as oiling and greasing cables of lock and dam equipment, chains, and pulleys; and following specific instructions to perform assignments connected to lock operations.

I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Operation of Equipment and Machinery
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Physical Effort -…