Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Kansas City, Missouri
Salary Range: $46.19 - $53.88 Per Hour
Job Summary: About the Position: Serves as a Supervisor Drill Rig Operator for the District, which is one of the nine Drilling Production Centers. Responsible for work activities involved in the accomplishment of core drilling operations and explorations being conducted throughout the district.
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Qualifications: Who May Apply: 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 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, 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): I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks as the carrying out the supervisory duties of the district's subsurface explorations and field investigations. I have the ability to provide technical and administrative leadership for the work activities of the drill crews. I have the ability to receive, review, and interpret work directives; determine work methods, and equipment requirements for the job; develop time and cost estimates for subsurface requirements, utilizing the organization and personnel provided. I have the ability to assigns drill crews to specific jobs, explaining work requirements, standards of production, and schedules to be met, answering any questions to ensure a complete understanding of the work to be accomplished. I have the ability to work with field party to resolve difficult operational problems such as those caused by inaccessible terrain, unforeseen subsurface conditions, etc. I have the ability to evaluates progress of work through review of reports and by visiting work sites throughout the district to assure that quality standards and quantity requirements are being followed. I have the ability ascertain whether supplies and equipment are adequate to accomplish assigned projects, and as required, initiates timely actions for additional supplies and equipment. I have the ability to inspect operation of machinery and equipment to assure that they are used to their fullest capacities and are properly maintained. I have the ability to check the adequacy of personnel assigned to specific tasks, determining whether improvement can be made by taking action to change personnel, equipment, etc. I have the ability to provide training and development opportunities for drilling helpers and junior drillers to support their technical progression and advancement. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Considerable physical exertion is required due to the large size of the drill rigs and the difficulty in manipulating the controls. A high level of reflex action is required in responding to unpredictable formation changes, overburden conditions, and core recovery problems. Frequently handles objects weighing 40 to75 pounds and occasionally as much as 150 pounds. Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects, and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strain and danger of falling while working from river barges.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829124). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-20