Engineering Equipment Operator Leader, Wl

USACE Organization: South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Announcement Type: TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type: Permanent

Locations (City, State): Palatka, FL

Open Period: 18 May-1 June 2026

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER in the South Atlantic Division, Jacksonville District, Operations Division.

Position Title: ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER

Series/Grade: WL-5716-10 (64910)

• Employee will be on TDY for 11 days minimum to 28 days maximum throughout the year.
• Employee will be operating marsh excavators at Dredge Material Maintenance Areas.
• Employee must be able to place water control structures per scope of work.
• Employee must be able to use grade stakes to meet elevation specifications.
• Employee must have a CDL prior to employment.

Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor without more than normal supervision: ability to operate heavy engineering equipment (e.g., graders, dozers, backhoes) to excavate or grade surfaces to rough or fine specifications on difficult terrain; ability to plan, schedule, and assign work to subordinates, including setting priorities and deadlines; responsible for the quantity and quality of teamwork, evaluating performance, and determining necessary materials and equipment, and maintaining safe work practices and ensuring a team's compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).

Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator Work Lead without more than normal supervision: ability to operate heavy engineering equipment (e.g., graders, dozers, backhoes) to excavate or grade surfaces to rough or fine specifications on difficult terrain; ability to communicate with project engineers and Construction Control Representative to ensure scope of work is being followed, and assign work to heavy equipment operators, including setting priorities and deadlines;

responsible for the quantity and quality of teamwork and determining necessary materials and equipment, and maintaining safe work practices and ensuring a team's compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 80% of the time.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A is required for this position.

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.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements. FWS Qualifications are described in OPM policy documents.

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.