Head Dam Operator

About the Position: Serves as Head Dam Operator for the Northern Area Office, Blue Marsh Lake. Responsible for Operation and Maintenance duties involving an earthen-filled, multi-purpose dam with hydraulically controlled intake/outlet systems, operation and maintenance of the Bernville Protective Works, Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Stilling Basin, two launch areas, primitive camping areas, and remote parking access areas.

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, Ameri. Corps) 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 .

Minimum Qualifications

(Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) HEAD DAM OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. Qualified applicants must show in their resume the ability to do the work of a Head Dam Operator such as administration, operation and maintenance of a multipurpose flood control project; operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; plan and direct the work activities of lower graded employees.

• Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Periodically lifts and moves objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more. Frequent arm and leg movement in manipulating gears and controls when operating equipment. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed outdoors with frequent exposure to long periods or hot sun or freezing temperatures. Subject to certain hazards (burns, fumes, shock, drowning, cuts, bruises) in performing and overseeing maintenance details

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.