HEAD DAM OPERATOR

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

📍 Covington, Virginia 💰 $27.15 – $31.73/hr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department: Department of the Army
Location: Covington, Virginia
Salary: $27.15 – $31.73/hr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-17
Application Deadline: 2026-10-14

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Job 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: Serve as a Head Dam Operator at the Gathright Dam in Covington, VA responsible for maintaining proper lake elevation and recording temperature, climatological, reservoir, and stream flow data.

Key Responsibilities

Controls gate settings accordingly to maintain proper lake elevation.

Contact

USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.15 – $31.73/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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