Power Plant Mechanic Crew Supervisor Job in Bridgeport, WA

Vacancy No. CERH-26-12813692-MP Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $70.92 to $70.92 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/14/2025 Close Date 10/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Bridgeport, WA


Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Crew Supervisor directing and working with a crew performing mechanical maintenance and machine shop work at a major multiple purpose hydroelectric project. Responsible for exercising control over the work operations of subordinate crew members involved in the major and minor maintenance and repair to power generating equipment, machinery for spillway dams, and fishway facilities, and other preventive maintenance activities.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

  • Supervise the work of a crew performing routine mechanical maintenance and overhauls on equipment and other apparatus and auxiliaries for a multi-purpose project.
  • Equipment includes generators, transformers, turbines, motors, pumps, hydraulic gates, diesel engines, mobile cranes, bridge cranes, heating and ventilating equipment, air compressors, governors, hydraulic systems, and hoists.
  • Establish periodic maintenance and inspection schedules based on maintenance orders assigned.
  • Assign work, and adjusts assignments according to workload, changing deadlines, and priorities.
  • Executes supervisory duties required to follow and complete predetermined plans, in terms of personnel and material requirements.
  • Explain work requirements, methods, techniques and procedures as needed; defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met, provides additional instruction on difficult work operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's license.
  • Pre-employment physical required.
  • Participation in the Medical Surveillance program is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments


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

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Power Plant Mechanic Crew Supervisor without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to lead or supervise common tasks as a journeyman level power plant mechanic. I can transmit instructions into working assignments or tasks for a mechanical crew; set the pace for work accomplishments; explain and instruct others of the same or lower grades; inspect, accept or reject work of others; and assure compliance to safety regulations and practices by crew members. I work under normal supervision of a work leader who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Lead or Supervise
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • Troubleshooting
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders; prolonged standing and walking; and incumbent may occasionally assist trades and crafts workers by lifting, carrying, pushing pulling, and twisting objects weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. There is danger of cuts, bruises, and burns from equipment and possible irritation or injury to eyes and skin from acids and solvents.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse. When working outside, is exposed to the usual climate extremes. Exposed to high noise levels when working in the powerhouse and shops and conditions of low visibility due to wearing protective devices and available light in some locations. Must endure the discomfort of protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses and goggles, face masks, shields, helmets, respirators and gloves depending on work supervised and safety requirements which must be met. At projects where repairs to sewage treatment plants are performed there is the additional danger of exposure to raw sewage. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Temporary Change of Station (TCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Temporary Change of Station (TCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a TCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) is not authorized.
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Relocation Incentive.
  • Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years.
  • Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted.
  • Position may be made permanent without further competition.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
  • Requires employee to wear protective clothing.
  • May require working outside in all kinds of weather.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/27/2025 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12813692).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
  • You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

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Seattle, WA 98124
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Next steps

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