What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator position at Bureau of Reclamation?
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until February 04, 2025, the first cut-off date for referral is November 27, 2024.
Duty Location: Shasta, California
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.
se will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/04/2025.
-Prepares switching orders and performs switching and/or valve lineups to configure plant systems for equipment maintenance or repair.
-Provides technical support/direction to various crafts, engineers, powerplant operators, etc.
-Provides requested information in a timely and professional manner.
-Perform on the spot evaluations of system and equipment conditions in order to properly restore system and equipment to operation.
-Evaluates and analyzes operating interruptions and diagnoses cause.
-Perform facility inspections to insure the proper operation of the equipment.
Duty Location: Shasta, California
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.
se will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/04/2025.
Responsibilities:
-Operates the main units, station service boards, pumping plant, and water conveyance equipment in order to meet electrical load and water schedules.-Prepares switching orders and performs switching and/or valve lineups to configure plant systems for equipment maintenance or repair.
-Provides technical support/direction to various crafts, engineers, powerplant operators, etc.
-Provides requested information in a timely and professional manner.
-Perform on the spot evaluations of system and equipment conditions in order to properly restore system and equipment to operation.
-Evaluates and analyzes operating interruptions and diagnoses cause.
-Perform facility inspections to insure the proper operation of the equipment.
Salary : $63
