Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, performing the full range of supervisory duties over a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the repair and maintenance of navigation projects and flood control projects; and assigned to the Heavy Capacity Fleet Unit located in Louisville, KY, which is part of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (R3F). Responsibilities include planning the use of workers, equipment, materials, and tools on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis. The incumbent establishes work priorities and project schedules based on resources and detailed work plans established by higher-level supervisors. Provides technical direction and assists in accomplishing difficult, new, or substantially changed work steps, processes, methods, procedures, and operational sequences. Inspects completed work for quality and work order / assignment requirements, reporting possible or actual work delays to the supervisor. Assures that equipment, supplies, and materials are onsite, maintained, and used properly to avoid unnecessary delays in the accomplishment of work. Completes performance ratings, recommends training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, and personnel for vacant positions. Ensures compliance with OSHA, ANSI and / or Corps of Engineers safety regulations to accomplish work safely, takes immediate and effective action to eliminate hazards when discrepancies are found.

Qualifications : Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• 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
• Reinstatement
• 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, AmeriCorps) 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) Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Perform common duties as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor. Work as a leader or journeyman trades and crafts employee. Work under the general direction of a higher graded employee to insure the assigned work is completed properly, efficiently and timely; complete the work with minimal supervision or support and take full responsibility for my work. Have a good understanding of the majority of the trades and crafts fields and typically work with other various trades to produce a single end product. Always use proper work methods and possess a current knowledge of work procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Have some experience in the use of instruction manuals, technical manuals and drawings. Research and order parts, supplies and materials as necessary to keep a full service repair shop fully functional. Have a general knowledge of workplace safety and demonstrate the knowledge on a daily basis. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT : Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard to reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed inside and outside subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, danger from attending moving machinery, falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, possible drowning, and crankcase explosion. Life jackets are worn at all times while on deck.