Maintenance Supervisor

Summary

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: Supervise and manage the operations and maintenance field program of the Los Angeles District operational facilities and infrastructure which includes dams/debris basin and 61 miles of channel, spillways, and other non-dam structures.

Duties

• Supervises a mixture of dissimilar occupations including maintenance workers, dam operators, and engineering equipment operators.
• Provides input into Five Year Work Plans which identify work priorities, budget targets, staffing requirements, cost estimates and projected work schedules in support of the District Operations and Maintenance Flood Risk Management mission.
• Directs construction projects, emergency response, and the use of personnel, equipment, materials and methods to meet maintenance goals and quality standards.
• Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work that occurs due to unforeseen events and circumstances (e.g. storms, droughts, mechanical failures, dam safety protocol events, etc.).
• Approves leave, recommends performance standards, and determines training needs.

Qualifications

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, AmeriCorps) 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Supervisor~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common Maintenance Supervisor duties for maintenance tasks for dams or related infrastructure. Distribute work assignments to maintenance teams with dissimilar occupations, such as maintenance workers, engineering equipment operators, and dam equipment repairpersons. Perform independent work in at least one of the listed occupations. Provide technical direction to others for difficult work requirements. Oversee safety procedures, including ensuring staff have adequate Personal Protective Equipment. Work under close supervision of a work supervisor who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Work requires light physical effort, and incumbent is exposed to the discomfort of wearing safety equipment such as a hardhat and safety shoes under very hot conditions. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, which exposes the incumbent to climate extremes.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/08/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052974). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, 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 additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.