GENERAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
What you'd do
About the Position: Serves as Supervisor with delegated authority to execute maintenance activities for the Maintenance and Repair Section floating and land based plant. Arranges for the maintenance and repair of plant, attendant plant, engineer equipment, and support equipment engaged in construction operations. Within established policies and practices, organizes workers into the most productive work unit to accomplish assigned tasks.
Major duties
Plans daily, weekly, monthly, and occasionally annual work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of a general work schedules and methods and policies established and/or approved by higher levels of supervision. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures; instructs subordinates in new procedures. Participates in periodic or special inspections performed by other District personnel as requested. Develops performance standards, counsels employees on performance, and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Identifies employees training needs and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training. Prepares correspondences, technical reports, status reports, and other documentation for Government Purchase Card recordkeeping requirements.
What you need to qualify
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 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) GENERAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR without more than normal supervision. Ability to lead or perform common maintenance tasks and assist in coordinating work crews, help organize daily tasks, instruct lower-graded workers in maintenance procedures, and ensure basic safety protocols are followed. - 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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Plan and Organize Work Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position requires standing, stooping, bending, occasional lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions and spaces, handling or maneuvering bulky equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical effort. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work crews are primarily assigned to St. Paul District in remote locations, but also may be needed to support other Districts depending on mission requirements. Work assignments are typically on an ongoing basis and are accomplished within several weeks to months. Employee is required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. Incumbent will be exposed to all weather conditions, unpleasant heat, fumes, and possible injuries.
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