U.S. Department of Defense
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: Performs work for a U.S. Army Transportation Battalion (Ammunition), Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Maintenance of Way (MOW) Division.
Duties
Conduct inspections of approximately 42 miles of railroad track and associated appurtenances to identify deviations in cross-level, gage, profile, and alignment.
Investigate railroad accidents and derailments to determine causes; and inspect tracks and equipment to identify the location and possible causes of derailment.
Conduct preventive maintenance and repair on standard gauge railroad track and on various railroad equipment and appurtenances.
Perform maintenance and repair duties while operating rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
Prepare track inspection reports identifying necessary corrective action and conduct follow-up inspections as appropriate.
Perform or direct a work crew in re-railing to safely put the cars or engine back on tracks.
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
This position requires a Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
The incumbent is required to maintain current Army Railroad Track Certification IAW AR 420-72.
Incumbent must be able to operate rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
Incumbent must complete Department of the Army Railroad Safety Course and pass exam within 30 days; and attend refresher annually.
This position is inclement weather essential; 90% of work is performed outside in all weather conditions, which includes extreme weather conditions.
Incumbent is subject to be called to Terminal in case of derailment.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce,
to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Performs work for a U.S. Army Transportation Battalion (Ammunition), Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Maintenance of Way (MOW) Division.
Duties
Conduct inspections of approximately 42 miles of railroad track and associated appurtenances to identify deviations in cross-level, gage, profile, and alignment.
Investigate railroad accidents and derailments to determine causes; and inspect tracks and equipment to identify the location and possible causes of derailment.
Conduct preventive maintenance and repair on standard gauge railroad track and on various railroad equipment and appurtenances.
Perform maintenance and repair duties while operating rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
Prepare track inspection reports identifying necessary corrective action and conduct follow-up inspections as appropriate.
Perform or direct a work crew in re-railing to safely put the cars or engine back on tracks.
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
This position requires a Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
The incumbent is required to maintain current Army Railroad Track Certification IAW AR 420-72.
Incumbent must be able to operate rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
Incumbent must complete Department of the Army Railroad Safety Course and pass exam within 30 days; and attend refresher annually.
This position is inclement weather essential; 90% of work is performed outside in all weather conditions, which includes extreme weather conditions.
Incumbent is subject to be called to Terminal in case of derailment.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
#J-18808-Ljbffr