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Lock and Dam Operator

Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Red Wing, MN
Salary: $19.76 - $23.06 / Per Hour
Job Type: Full Time - Seasonal
Phone: (000)000-0000
JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

This position is being advertised concurrently with SWGG148334741034171 (Merit). Only two positions will be filled from these vacancy announcements. Candidates who wish to be considered under both DEU and Merit Promotion procedures MUST apply to both vacancy announcements separately.

About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Locks and Dams Project Office, Lock and Dam 3, near Red Wing, Minnesota. This position is an 8-month full time seasonal Lock and Dam Operator.

This position falls under the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS) Lock and Dam Operator Training and Certification program. The applicant selected to this position is required to complete and pass the IMTS Lock and Dam Operator training and certification program. This required training is not more than 52 weeks (the length of the 1 year probationary period) program not including time while in seasonal layoff. The selected applicant will be hired at the WY-05 level and will be eligible to be promoted to the WY-07 level once the first 27 assignments have been completed and written tests passed. To be eligible to be promoted to the WY-08 level the selected applicant must complete remaining assignments, pass final certification exam, and meet the minimum experience requirements at grade WY-07.

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

About the Surrounding Area: Many fine parks for enjoyment are located within the city limits of Red Wing, MN; one of which is the Soldiers' Memorial Park located on the top of Sorin Bluff which is over a thousand feet above sea level and easily accessible with an automobile. Red Wing ranks as one of the leading manufacturing cities of Minnesota. Here are made such products as shoes, pottery, leather, linseed oil, safety products, and robotic products.

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
  • Tour of duty will require evening, weekend and holiday work hours
  • Moving expenses are not authorized
  • May require shift work and/or work rotating shifts
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