Maintenance Mechanic (MVO)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Maintenance Mechanic job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Royal, Arkansas, with 1 vacancy. The work is at a flood control dam that also has public recreation areas, forest land and roads. The agency is using Direct Hire Authority, and the job includes occasional travel.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
The job is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the United States. Veterans and military spouses are considered with all other candidates.
What you would do
- Operate and maintain electrical parts, panels and circuits at a flood control structure.
- Maintain, repair and build brick, block and stone surfaces and structures.
- Do carpentry work on operations buildings and public access areas.
- Install, modify and repair water, sewage and other utility systems.
- Find roof leaks, judge the damage, and choose how to repair them.
Do you qualify for WG-10?
With experience: There is no set number of years required. You must show, through your resume, that you can do the work without more than normal supervision. This includes carpentry, plumbing, masonry, welding, sheet metal, painting, roofing, and operating dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers. The announcement does not name a grade level for this experience.
With education: The announcement does not list a required degree. If you use school education to qualify, the school must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education needs a formal evaluation showing it is equal to a U.S. accredited program.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Corps of Engineers licenses, such as dump truck, truck and trailer, crane, forklift and construction equipment (must be able to obtain)
- Corps of Engineers motorboat operator's license (must obtain and maintain)
- Valid State motor vehicle operator's license (required before appointment)
- State sewage treatment plant operator's license (may be required)
- State water treatment plant operator's license (may be required)
- Job-related license or certification (copy must be submitted with your application)
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
- Copy of your job-related license or certification (required, or you will be rated ineligible)
- College transcripts if you qualify through education
- Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
- Cover letter (optional)
- Documents proving any veterans' or other preference you claim
How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, supporting documents and questionnaire responses) is reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. You are rated ineligible if you do not meet the screen-out element, which is the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. Applications missing required information or documents may not be considered, and inflated qualifications can lead to removal from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and show month and year dates and hours per week for each job.
- Attach a copy of your required license or certification, or you will be rated ineligible.
- If you use school education to qualify, include transcripts from an accredited school.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. The announcement mentions inclement weather and emergency work, but it does not state set hours or shifts.
Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move costs are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Suitability or fitness decision after a background investigation
- Non-sensitive, low risk job; no security clearance needed
- Drug test; must sign DA Form 5019-R
- Pre-employment physical exam
- Must lift 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with one other person's help
- May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration
- 1-year probationary period
- Proof of U.S. citizenship required
- Direct deposit of pay required
- Non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Nepotism rule: cannot be placed under a relative's supervision
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $29.00 – $34.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- WG-10 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
- Location
- Royal, Arkansas
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Maintenance Mechanic (4749)
- Announcement
- CEDC-27-13104245-DHA
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