Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator (Senior)

Summary

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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator (Senior).

Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location : Folsom, California

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) : Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• The public : U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

Duties

• Monitoring primary and secondary communications circuits to all system plant facilities.
• Overseeing hydroelectric power plant operations to effect changes in water releases.
• Performing switching and tagging operations, issuing clearances, and conducting emergency switching operations.
• Observing and documenting abnormal operating conditions in the plant; determining nature, cause, and corrective actions to address identified issues.
• Preparing technical documentation and maintaining pertinent data logs.
• Performing other related duties as assigned within this classification.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• You must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
• You must submit proof of eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).
• You must maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from the position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination conducted by an agency-approved licensed physician, certifying your ability to perform the duties of the position.

The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.

• Periodic and regular recurring safety and occupational health examinations will be required.
• This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years).

This is a condition of employment.

• May be required to work rotating shift schedules. This includes first shift, second shift, third shift, federal holidays, and some weekends.
• Overtime may be required.
• Position requires the ability to perform duties involving physical exertion safely and efficiently. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Duties may involve walking, standing, reaching, stooping and / or bending for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, ladders, or scaffolding;

and working in confined spaces. Ability to safely traverse over rocky, rooted, and / or uneven terrain.

Position requires the ability to work alone safely and efficiently and with others. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

May periodically be subject to inclement weather conditions. Duties require work to be performed around energized sources and on or around active machinery and equipment.

May be exposed to irritation or discomfort typically caused by exposure to dust, heat, noise, fumes, and working on damp flooring or ground.

Protective personal equipment and clothing is required in accordance with occupational safety and health standards and rules.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed and show through experience and training that you possess the experience or demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying.

Emphasis of requirements is on the quality of related experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of the position with the ability to lead or supervise.

Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the technical assessment questions.

For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions, please visit OPM.

Minimum qualifications for trades positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements by 10 / 18 / 2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Additional information

• You may be required to serve an initial probationary period.
• Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
• If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
• Direct deposit enrollment required.
• Male applicants born after 12 / 31 / 1959 : You are required to certify registration with the Selective Service System or indicate that you are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
• This is a bargaining unit position represented by a labor union.
• Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be further evaluated on the following Job Elements through resume content and your responses to the technical assessment questionnaire :

• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
• Operation of Power Plant Equipment and Machinery
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Dexterity and Safety

The screen-out element for this position is indicated below. Failure to meet the following screen-out element will result in an ineligible rating :

Ability to Lead or Supervise

Your answers will be verified against information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly support the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education, and / or training relevant to this position.

You must make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than what is apparent in the description of your experience, competencies, skills, and / or education / training (or that your resume / application is incomplete), you could be rated as ineligible, or your score could be reduced.

If your knowledge, skills, and abilities pertaining to the SCREEN-OUT element are determined to be insufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training in which you have had that specifically prepared you to successfully perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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