This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Wapato Irrigation, Branch of Irrigation, in Wapato, Washington. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Duties

Monitor pump stations by means of mechanical and electronic measuring devices which give visual readouts or audio alarms. Report monitoring information to those responsible for remedial actions and records incidents in plant logbook. Record bearing temperatures, anal elevations, pump RPM, pressures, and cubic feet per second readings for pumps. Reports variances to supervisors. Check and clean trash racks and cooling system screens on a routine basis. Operate and maintain trash rack cleaners, removing and disposing of accumulated waste material. Perform routine maintenance as assigned or as prescribed in standard procedures. Perform general housekeeping chores in and around assigned plants, including yard and custodial duties such as cleaning and painting. Assist Pump Operators with annual maintenance, repair or overhauls of pumping plant equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• Position is SEASONAL and subject to PLACEMENT IN NON-PAY STATUS when services are not needed due to lack of work, funds, or unforeseen circumstances as designated during the year, a minimum of 2 weeks and maximum of 26 weeks.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: As a PUMPING AND POWER PLANT ATTENDANT, incumbent must have the ability to do the work under close supervision of a work leader to operate a pump station and complete work assignments timely and safely. Work examples such as independently troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems; knowledge of technical trade terminology tools and use of equipment; possess strong work ethics, dexterity and perform strenuous work as required. Ability to use computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (screen-out element) KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. ABILITY TO USE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (INCLUDES BLUEPRINTING READING) ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

There is no educational requirement, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]