Hiring: Lock and Dam Operator - WY-5426-09 (65393) Company: US Army Corps of Engineers Location: Natrona Heights, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:59:32 Employment Type: Contract / On-site About the job Required Skills: •DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES: As a Lock and Dam Operator you will operate electrically, electronically and/or hydraulically controlled lock or lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for passage of private and commercial traffic through the lock structure and the maintenance of required pool levels. Qualifications: •APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. •WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens •One-year probationary period may be required. •This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. •All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. •Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. •Direct deposit of pay is required. •Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level. Visit https://wageandsalary.dcpas.osd.mil/BWN/AFWageSchedules/ for the current FWS Locality Pay Tables. •Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. •This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or emergency situations. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!