What are the responsibilities and job description for the POWER PLANT TRAINEE I position at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available.
Send your resume to Gary Foster at Gary.C.Foster@usace.army.mil for Chatsworth, GA
Send your resume to Termaine Coleman at T ermaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil for Selma, AL.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Who May Apply : US Citizens
This is an entry level position to the Power Plant I Trainee with a Target Position to the either the Journeyman Mechanic / Electrician or Shift Operator. During tenure in the Hydropower Training Program, promotions are dependent upon successful performance, completion of required training and passing grades of satisfactory or higher on each part of the phase evaluation.
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.
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) : Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice. The screen-out will designate that applicants have completed a job training program and / or have worked on an intermittent basis in a worker-trainee type position and am willing to do most types of work and are able to follow simple instructions to complete work assignments.
PHYSICAL EFFORT The incumbent frequently handles objects weighing 20 kilograms (45 pounds) and lifting and operating heavy and awkward hand tools. Many tasks require significant brute force. The incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed inside the power plant, outlet works, intake structures, and spillway structure where constant noise and vibration of generating equipment is present. Hazards include moving machinery, working on preheated metals, danger of injury from burns, cuts, dust, welding fumes, and flying particles of metal when performing chipping, grinding, and welding. There may be occasional exposure to electrical shock hazards. Often works in cramped quarters for extended periods of time. Subject to falls from scaffolds and ladders, hazards of paring cables or slings and overhead traveling cranes and exposure to working in cold damp areas. Appropriate protective clothing and / or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions and its use is mandatory.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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 may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
2. Other supporting documents :
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.
Interested Applicants must submit resumes / application packages to : Termaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil
Send your resume to Gary Foster at Gary.C.Foster@usace.army.mil for Chatsworth, GA
Send your resume to Termaine Coleman at T ermaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil for Selma, AL.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 02 / 27 / 2025 to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
Termaine Coleman
Phone
334-349-7501
Termaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil
Address
RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE
DO NOT MAIL
Mobile, AL 36628
Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Send your resume to Gary Foster at Gary.C.Foster@usace.army.mil for Chatsworth, GA
Send your resume to Termaine Coleman at T ermaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil for Selma, AL.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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 :
2. Other supporting documents :
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.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes / application packages to : Termaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil
Send your resume to Gary Foster at Gary.C.Foster@usace.army.mil for Chatsworth, GA
Send your resume to Termaine Coleman at T ermaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil for Selma, AL.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 02 / 27 / 2025 to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
Termaine Coleman
Phone
334-349-7501
Termaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil
Address
RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE
DO NOT MAIL
Mobile, AL 36628
Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Send your resume to Gary Foster at Gary.C.Foster@usace.army.mil for Chatsworth, GA
Send your resume to Termaine Coleman at T ermaine.A.Coleman@usace.army.mil for Selma, AL.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
