Army Corps of Engineers seeking ‘civilian workers’ ahead of ‘impending national disaster’?

https://www.intellihub.com/army-corps-of-engineers-seeking-civilian-workers-ahead-of-impending-disaster/ ^ | June 6, 2015 1:02 pm EDT | By Shepard Ambellas

[HomerBohn]

ARMY CALLING FOR ‘WORKERS’ TO RESPOND TO FUTURE “DISASTER STRICKEN AREAS OF THE US”

KENNEWICK, Wash.- A tip was sent to me by a reader via email Saturday documenting how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now soliciting civilian workers for “maintenance” positions ahead of what appears to be an upcoming and potentially ‘imminent event’ of some type.

Shockingly as listed in the solicitation numbered “NCFL156545791382984S” which is posted at USAJobs.gov the Army Corps of Engineers is literally calling upon skilled individuals amongst the civilian population in search of potential prospects rather than using already active Army personnel.

The “job summary” section of the solicitation strokes the prospect’s ego, reading:

“Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army’s mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.”

It’s also important to note that the position may extend up to “four years” and that “employees” will be required to respond to “disaster stricken areas of the US”.

Did I miss something?

Disaster stricken areas of the U.S., WTF does that mean?

Does the U.S. Government know something that they have not yet told the general public?

Is there an impending disaster looming such as the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano or possibly a predestined asteroid impact which rumor has may be coming in September? After reading a potion of the solicitation’s “about” section you may be asking these very questions too. It reads:

“Employees occupying these positions will provide emergency support to disaster stricken areas throughout the US. Employees must pass a stringent medical screening and be prepared to live and work in extremely austere conditions. Work schedule will initially be arduous, with much overtime. Sleeping arrangements may be limited to using a sleeping bag or in the vehicle used to move from location to location. The duty station for pay purposes for these positions is Kennewick, WA with possible 75% or GreaterBusiness Travel in various locations throughout the US.”

Additionally it’s important to point out that “Kenniwick, WA” is only the “duty station for pay purposes”, signifying that employees who have accepted the position can end up anywhere throughout the U.S. as “75%” of the job is listed as “travel”.

Interestingly duties of the job include:

“[…] computing and making flood releases, inspecting, repairing and maintaining the appurtenant structures and systems of the dam (skills include, but are not limited to, electrical and mechanical work); and participating in the dam inspections. Maintains and repairs facilities such as public restrooms, camp sites, picnic areas, park roads, etc. Repair equipment such as, hydraulic gates, hoists, hangers, cranes, elevators, sump pumps, water systems pumps, chlorinators and stand-by generators. Dam Operation; Collects humidity, temperature and wind velocity readings from weather instruments, makes gage readings pertaining to water storage and performs related calculations. Reports weather information and operating data in accordance with establishedschedules. Makes gate settings to regulate outflow of water in accordance with regulatory requirements. Inspects dam and appurtenant structures and equipment using standard inspection checklists. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as, maintaining roads and clearing debris. Operates a variety of vehicles and vessels, such as, sedans, light duty pickup trucks and 5-ton trucks, tractors, fork lifts, motor boats, work barges, etc.”

The job pays $21.93-$25.57 per hour.

[sport]

I have said from the day he occupied the White House. he is not leaving of his own accord. If he leaves the White House when he is supposed to , I will be the most surprised person
in the U.S.A.

[Doomonyou]

They give me an M-4 and a bunch of ammo to help out I’m in. (wink, wink.)

[GOPJ]

Thanks NOVA...

[GOPJ]

You’re a treasure Sarge... that’s one very reasonable answer...

[T-Bone Texan]

"....Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Employee is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing...."

Sounds fun, but the overall subtext is "we're constructing death camps".

[Redak]

I tried going to this listing and found nothing, but then I have no experience with this site. Anyone else actually see the posting?

[SkyPilot]

There may be a disaster pending, but this ad has nothing to do with telegraphing one. The Army Corps of Engineers has been constructing dams, levees, bridges, and managing flood zones since 1775.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Corps_of_Engineers

There are all sorts of things I worry about: God's judgment, financial collapse, and the start of the Biblical Tribulation.

I even hear of talk of an asteroid hitting off of Puerto Rico. Could happen.

But this USA Jobs ad is standard of standard, and portends no pearls of wisdom or insight.

[exDemMom]

Kenniwick, WA” is only the “duty station for pay purposes”

Most likely, they already have a Kenniwick resident (insider) 'pre-selected' for the job.

As far as I know, the Army cannot hire someone that is already in a position (for instance, a contractor that the Army wants to hire as an Army civilian) without posting a job listing for someone of that person's skill set. Once a job listing has been posted for a period of time, the paperwork to hire the person the supervisor wanted all along can be processed.

This practice probably accounts for some of the frustration that people feel when trying to apply for a government job. The listing does not specify that the only purpose for running it is to fulfill a legal requirement to hire the insider already selected for the job.

[CGASMIA68]

“legal requirement to hire the insider already selected for the job. “

I have neighbor that was a temp telco tech for DHS with 20 plus years of experience from CO tech, T&R, and provisioning OC 48’s. While at DHS applied for a full time position for telecom tech and got turned down.One day this kid that was a “logistics stoog”(moved desks and furniture cross country)came in the switch room and asked him and the boss to explain how some of the stuff worked.He asked why,he said he got the telecom position.He told him figure it out yourself. Neighbor told me this kid never touched a Butt Set in his life couldn’t tell you what color pair one was,ZERO knowledge and just got a top telecom position.
I felt for the neighbor being a retired att tech myself

So you are 100% correct.And yes they are required to post publicly be fore filling

[T-Bone Texan]

I saw the posting and my above excerpt is directly from it.

The article lists a job number:

"... Shockingly as listed in the solicitation numbered “NCFL156545791382984S”...

I Googled the number and it went right to the job posting; results #3, 4, and 5.

[exDemMom]

That is unfortunate.

At least, in my experience, people are hired to do the same exact job they were already doing as a contractor. So there is no possibility that they are not qualified for the job, since we already know their qualifications.

[CGASMIA68]

unfortunate is a nice term