Lock and Dam Operator

Duties

• Works alone or as part of a two-man team during lockages.
• Handles bow or stern lines, walks lines to proper locations along wall and snubs lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position.
• Secures towlines to lock wall as required.
• Operates electrical or electronic gate control to open or close gates at one end of the lock chamber.
• As necessary during operation, removes debris or ice in path of gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage.
• Operates electrically, electronic, or hydraulically controlled valves controlling flow of water for emptying and filling operation; during double lockages, operates electrical tow haulage unit as applicable to move barges.
• Performs a variety of tasks providing assistance to and/or personally performing work required for the installation, repair and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type, concrete work, etc.
• Performs seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening, shoveling snow, clearing ice, and janitorial tasks including cleaning control house and other site buildings, restroom facilities, standby equipment, etc.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Operators may be required to alternate working hours on all shifts and on weekends, as well as weekdays.
• This is a Mission Essential position. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations, and dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him or her unless his or her supervisor instructs otherwise.
• A pre‑employment physical is required.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug‑Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600‑1‑3.
• This position requires lifting of at least 50 lbs.
• TDY may be required up to 25% of the time.
• Incumbent of this position will be required to complete refresher training to maintain certification.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site‑specific requirements.
• Incumbent may also be required to have a valid state driver’s license based on job‑related, site‑specific requirements.
• 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.

• Current USACE employees with competitive status
• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

• Ability to do the work of a Lock and Dam Operator without more than normal supervision (Screen‑Out Element).
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
• Dexterity and…