Lock and Dam Operator, WY

USACE Organization

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - Rock Island District

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

• Bellevue, IA
• Dubuque, IA
• Keokuk, IA
• Pleasant Valley, IA
• Rock Island, IL

The Rock Island District's Operations Division is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of a 9-foot navigation channel on 314 miles of the Upper Mississippi River and 268 miles of the Illinois Waterway, as well as the operation of 18 lock and dam sites. The District is currently seeking experienced professionals to serve as Lock and Dam Operators at the following locations:
Lock and Dam 11 in Dubuque, IA;
Lock and Dam 12 in Bellevue, IA;
Lock and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, IA;
Lock and Dam 15 in Rock Island, IL; and Lock 19 in Keokuk, IA. These positions may be filled at the WY-05, WY-07, or WY-08 level. Responsibilities for these roles at all the identified locations include:

• Working under the direction of a head lock and dam operator and other senior lock staff
• Operating lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for passage of a variety of private and commercial traffic through the lock structure and/or maintenance of required pool levels.
• Performing other installation repair and maintenance tasks
• Gathering and recording essential data from boat pilots regarding cargo and travel details.
• Assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of lock machinery and equipment, performing operational checks to prevent equipment malfunctions, and utilizing various hand and power tools.
• Demonstrating and enforcing safety regulations and methods to avoid hazards to employees, property or vessels.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement. Please identify the preferred duty location on the resume submitted.

Ability, without more than normal supervision, to perform common lock and dam operations tasks including:
1) operating lock and dam equipment where lock and dam gates/valves are electrically or hydraulically controlled as directed;
2) making minor repairs to lock and dam equipment;
3) applying locking procedures, policies, and laws regarding traffic right-of-way, sequence of operation and safe passage of hazardous commodities and damaged crafts;
4) complying with governing safety practices and procedures. To qualify for the WY-05 level:
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. To qualify for the WY-07 level:
In addition to the experience identified above, applicants must also have completed Parts 1 and 2 of Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS) training. To qualify for the WY-08 level:
In addition to the experience identified above, applicants must also be IMTS Certified.

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 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.
• Multiple positions may be filled through this announcement.
• A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires lifting of at least 50 lbs.
• This position…