Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Dam Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon

Duties

The incumbent works under closer than normal supervision at the trainee level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the journey man level. The work increases in difficulty, complexity, and responsibility as the incumbent gains experience and demonstrates a full comprehension of the target level position. As a trainee, this position may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting the following requirements: (1) The incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform at the target grade level; (2) Higher-level work exists at the target grade level; (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned; (4) The supervisor recommends promotion; and (5) the incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment. Consequently, promotion is not guaranteed. As a trainee, the incumbent must perform work under the direct supervision and oversight of a journey level position. The primary duty of this position is the operation of multiple Dams within the Klamath Project, located in Southern Oregon and Northern California. -Operates electrical and mechanical equipment to regulate the positions of the gates and stop logs that comprise the control structures of Link River, Keno Dams Gerber, Clear Lake dams and various diversion dams and pumping plants. -Requires extensive knowledge of performing water operation tasks for irrigation and flood control, calculating, and making prescribed water releases, recording reservoir elevations and gate openings. -Performs a variety of trades and crafts duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO), its grounds and facilities, using skills, techniques and methods of carpentry, painting, masonry, pipefitting, welding, irrigating, and calculating water releases. -Coordinates with representatives of irrigation districts, individual water users, and other federal offices (e.g., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) regarding water operations. -Operates the gates at Link River and Keno Dams to maintain the required elevation of Upper Klamath Lake (UKL) and Lake Ewauna, as well as the flow rate in the Klamath River downstream of Keno Dam in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. -Operates the emergency stand-by generator to provide electrical power to the Dam during utility system outages or on a monthly basis, as required by the maintenance schedule, for the emergency backup equipment. -Maintains accurate and legible records of the daily operations of the Dams and enters the information in the logbook in accordance with format prescribed by the Standing Operating Procedures for both Keno and Link River Dams. -Reads, records, and transmits lake elevation data, downstream river flow rates and stage data, staff gage readings at reservoirs and conveyance system control points and all other required information. -Operations may be required at any hour of the day, night, or weekend as dictated by the operations schedule, varying climatic conditions, or flood control requirements. -Performs maintenance work on canals, drains, and water facility structures, including dams, pumping plants, check structure turnouts, and bridges, etc. Places earthwork and riprap. Repairs, paints, and replaces water control gates and pipes. -Constructs, installs, repairs, or modifies wooden items and structures, such as panels, concrete forms, dry walls, framework, interior and exterior trim, cabinets, fences, bridges, etc. Measures and cuts materials to required dimensions, assembles with appropriate hardware or adhesives, and finishes completed work (e.g., planes, sands, seals, paints) as necessary. -Performs fabrication and welding, including Metal Insert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Insert Gas (TIG), Arc and gas welding and cutting, operations on mild steel, cast iron, and aluminum to build or repair gates, bulk heads, turnouts, and stop logs.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the general work experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/30/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address KBAO Bureau of Reclamation 6600 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, OR 97603 US
• Name: BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office
• Phone: 916-978-5476
• Email: [email protected]