US Army Corps of Engineers · 5 hours ago
Maintenance Engineer (Interdisciplinary), GS-08XX-12 (54488)
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Illinois Waterway Project Office, Maintenance Section. The role involves supporting maintenance section activities, preparing plans and specifications for repair projects, and conducting field inspections to ensure the condition of various equipment and structures.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supporting maintenance section activities involving the structures maintenance units, project maintenance unit, and maintenance support unit activities at 8 locks, 7 dams, and the navigational channel
Preparing complex plans, design sketches, schedules, specifications, and cost estimates for proposed repair projects
Coordinating engineering efforts for locks, dams, navigational channel and floating plant with other districts, offices, and design centers
Conducting field inspections to determine the condition of equipment such as lock gates, valves, sills, tainter gates, service bridge structures, bulkheads, cranes and hydraulic systems
Reviewing reports and recommendations with respect to the extent of repairs necessary at various installations
Drafting reports and correspondence concerning maintenance and repair activities as necessary to document all aspects of each assigned project
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service, which includes: 1) Performing engineering planning, design, construction, operation, and/or maintenance on a variety of civil works projects; 2) Providing technical advice and recommendations; 3) Assisting in planning and execution of assigned maintenance and repair projects
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment
A trial or probationary period may be required
Direct deposit of pay is required
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possession to operate vehicles
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
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
Benefits
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A relocation incentive may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
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