Rigger

• Performs rigging in the installation, maintenance and overhaul of components of hydro electric dam structure.
• Operates diesel and gasoline driven motor truck and 2 ton to 30ton capacity crane, around project for general maintenance.
• Determines proper method for fastening slings, hitching on loads, clamping cables and tying ropes to objects.
• Fabricates and constructs crane booms, steel platforms, fish traps and movable steel trucks for moving bulky and heavy items.
• Operates electrically-powered cranes from 7 1/2 to 350 ton capacity.
• Uses standard hand-signals in directing movement of cranes and movement of load.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain NWD Crane Operator Class II Certification.
• A pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Rigger without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Rigger without more than normal supervision. Plan, layout, assemble and install rigging to move heavy loads; use and understand standard hand signals to direct movement of load both manually and with a crane; splice and fit all types of rigging equipment to assure safety and timeliness of movement; plan, layout, fabricate, construct and install steel and sheet metal structural members and equipment accessories; use welding equipment to fabricate and install items. Operate electrically-powered drills, saws, and pneumatic tools. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires heavy physical effort, including prolonged periods of standing, climbing ladders, and working in cramped spaces. Must be able to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing frequently up to, and occasionally over 45 pounds. Must be able to see with limited visibility as when using welding masks, and have normal depth perception.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside the powerhouse. Indoor work subjects employee to high noise levels and outdoor work is subject to usual climate extremes. There is danger of cuts, bruises, and burns from equipment operated and falling from ladders and scaffolds. Employee is subject to the discomfort of wearing required safety equipment such as hard-hats, welding masks or shields, gloves, safety glasses and goggles, safety shoes, respirators and ear plugs as required. Employee is exposed to welding fumes, acids and solvents normal to the trade. There is the added danger of drowning when working around swift moving water. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public 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

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.

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