Summary
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
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
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- Periodic and regular recurring safety and health medical examinations will be required.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination 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.
- 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.
- Physical Exertion: Position requires the ability to perform duties involving physical exertion safely and efficiently. Must be able to 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.
- Work Environment: 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
Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM.
Minimum qualifications for trades and labor 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 of the 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.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 blueprinting reading)
- Operation of Power Plant Equipment and Machinery
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Dexterity and Safety
The screen-out elements for this position are indicated below. Failure to meet these screen-out elements will result in an ineligible rating:
- Ability to Lead or Supervise
If your knowledge, skill, and ability pertaining to these SCREEN-OUT elements 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.
Human Resources (HR) will evaluate each eligible applicant that meets the qualification requirements through the information provided in the technical assessment questionnaire. 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 and/or training relevant to the 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 ineligible, or your applicant score could be reduced.
Required Documents
You are required to submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here.
VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here.
CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 10/18/2024. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.
Next steps
Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and supporting document(s) will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the resume, application questionnaire, and other assessment criteria identified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.
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