A job with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Bonneville, Oregon. It pays $47.27 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WB-00. Applications close on Oct 5, 2026 — 15 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Open to the public
- Clearance
- Not Required
Main duties
- Assist workers of the various skilled trades at the project by performing individual tasks as directed by the journey level worker to whom assigned.
- Deliver and assemble tools, materials, and supplies at the work site.
- Operate construction equipment.
- Clean surfaces, parts, or assemble by washing, sanding, scraping, wire brushing, sand blasting, steam cleaning, etc. Disassemble uncomplicated units or parts as directed.
Full details
About the role
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DoW, Certain Competitive Service Positions. About the Position: In this position you will perform a variety of utility labor tasks at a hydro-electric power plant in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the power project facilities and equipment.
What you will do
- Assist workers of the various skilled trades at the project by performing individual tasks as directed by the journey level worker to whom assigned.
- Deliver and assemble tools, materials, and supplies at the work site.
- Operate construction equipment.
- Clean surfaces, parts, or assemble by washing, sanding, scraping, wire brushing, sand blasting, steam cleaning, etc. Disassemble uncomplicated units or parts as directed.
- Operate hand and power tools, jackhammers, pavement breakers, chipping hammers, and grinders.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Documents you must provide
- The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
- A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
- As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
- If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
- Your resume: 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.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
- If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
- The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
- Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
- You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
- You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
What to expect next
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Additional information
A Relocation Incentive may be considered. A Recruitment Incentive may be considered. Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installation Management Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit *** for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
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