Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): New Boston, Illinois
Salary Range: $43.87 - $51.18 Per Hour
Job Summary: About the Position: This announcement is for the position of Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor, WA-5318-10, at Lock 17 in New Boston, IL.
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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 Civilian Employees of the Command Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce 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): Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer Supervisor without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: provided technical direction to site personnel to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities; experience working as a principal (senior or journeyman level) mechanic on a lock and dam site with little on-site supervision; delegate responsibility and authority for implementing and maintaining the site preventive maintenance and repair program as pertinent to both specialized lock and dam equipment, and more typically, buildings and grounds, equipment, systems, and facilities; perform the locking of boats and dam gate operations, when required; and/or perform locking operations in a back-up capacity. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to meet deadline dates under pressure Ability to plan and organize work Ability to supervise through subordinate supervisors Ability to work with others Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of different relevant lines of work Knowledge of Materials ??????? Physical Effort: Eye and hand coordination are required for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane operations and other maintenance work. There is standing, stooping, bending, lifting in excess of 45 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical activity. Strenuous muscular tasks are performed for short periods of time. Working Conditions: Lock and Dam operation and related maintenance work led and/or performed outside, subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure to injuries associated with working in restricted areas (occasionally, in cramped and/or uncomfortable cold or hot areas), from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools, wiring or other equipment, from working with hand tools, and from falls while working on lock walls or other structures. The possibility of drowning exists as a result of falls while working around water, but the hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures, wearing of life jackets, and similar safety measures. Maintenance operations subject employee to exposure to hazards of working from small boats or other similar craft. During maintenance operations is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc.
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 05/06/2026 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/12942294). 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: 2026-05-06