Temporary Dam Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Supervise and manage the operations and maintenance field program of the Los Angeles District operational facilities and infrastructure which includes dams/debris basin and 61 miles of channel, spillways, and other non-dam structures.
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Duties
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• Supervises a mixture of dissimilar occupations including maintenance workers, dam operators, and engineering equipment operators.
• Provides input into Five Year Work Plans which identify work priorities, budget targets, staffing requirements, cost estimates and projected work schedules in support of the District Operations and Maintenance Flood Risk Management mission.
• Directs construction projects, emergency response, and the use of personnel, equipment, materials and methods to meet maintenance goals and quality standards.
• Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work that occurs due to unforeseen events and circumstances (e.g. storms, droughts, mechanical failures, dam safety protocol events, etc.).
• Approves leave, recommends performance standards, and determines training needs.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires you to perform work both indoors and outdoors, which exposes the incumbent to climate extremes.
• This position requires you to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat and safety shoes.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
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 Supervisor~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common Maintenance Supervisor duties for maintenance tasks for dams or related infrastructure. Distribute work assignments to maintenance teams with dissimilar occupations, such as maintenance workers, engineering equipment operators, and dam equipment repairpersons. Perform independent work in at least one of the listed occupations. Provide technical direction to others for difficult work requirements. Oversee safety procedures, including ensuring staff have adequate Personal Protective Equipment. Work under close supervision of a work supervisor who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this
Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Work requires light physical effort, and incumbent is exposed to the discomfort of wearing safety equipment such as a hardhat and safety shoes under very hot conditions.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, which exposes the incumbent to climate extremes.

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.
• This position requires a1 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.