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Summary About the Position: This vacancy is for a Maintenance Worker (MVO), WG-4749-08, in the Operations Division, Mississippi River Project located in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. This position is being filled under The Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) in accordance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Sec 1109 Responsibilities Perform various maintenance worker duties; such as electrical work, masonry, carpentry, painting, mechanical Select maintenance, and minor welding, and other miscellaneous maintenance work. Perform mechanical maintenance such as clean, replace plugs, and general checks on operational status of to maintain various items of equipment and to identify a need for major overhaul or repair. Perform construction, alteration, repair, or modification of items and structures; i.e., frameworks for small buildings; building rough forms for concrete work; laying out constructing, and erecting a variety of wood structures. Carpentry work is also performed to complete remodeling work on building facilities using general instructions or sketchy plans with responsibility of selecting appropriate materials, tools etc., to complete work projects. Make repairs to existing wiring system that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, switches and fixtures, etc., using instructions to indicate type of malfunctions. Perform a variety of basic operational checks, tune ups, etc., on various items of equipment such as gasoline engines, chainsaws, generators, etc. Perform work on pumps, replacing heaters, fuses, etc., as necessary to maintain required operational status. Selects appropriate materials to complete masonry and carpentry work in accordance with work order assignment. Operate various types of trucks for operation and maintenance of the recreation areas; i.e., 1-T pickup, equipment or goose neck trailer-electric brakes in tow; 1-T dump; 1-1/2 T, 4 and 4 winch operated by power takeoff; boom truck, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Worker (MVO) without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common maintenance tasks such as welding, masonry, carpentry, painting, operating and maintaining equipment, and determining tools, methods, and sequence of work upon receipt of work orders. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Operation of Motor Vehicles Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Majority of work requires moderate physical effort in handling of equipment and tools, while working from scaffolds, standing, stooping, bending, working overhead, etc. On occasion, is required to lift and carry items or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Depending upon type of duties being performed, works either outside under complete variety of weather conditions typical of the geographic area, or inside normally in heated or semi-heated areas. Is subject to working in cramped quarters, normal cuts and bruises associated with handling a variety of hand tools, and/or more serious injury associated with power tools, mobile equipment, etc. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CF) 17 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.