Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydromechanic Apprentice. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Grand Coulee, Washington https://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html

Duties

This position functions as an entry level Hydromechanic, Apprentice who will be formally trained through an established apprenticeship program to perform mechanical tasks associated with power plant machinery and equipment maintenance. The apprenticeship training program will be conducted in accordance with the National Apprenticeship and Training Standards as approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Grand Coulee Power Office Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Upon satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship, the employee(s) perform the full range of journey-worker Hydromechanic duties. Apprenticeship Program: Selection of applicants from this vacancy announcement will be made in accordance with the Bureau of Reclamation's Apprenticeship program. The training portion of this program will be in accordance with the Standards of Apprenticeship approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council for the positions at the Grand Coulee Power Office. The apprenticeship program for Hydromechanic, BB-5352-00 positions consists of an 8000-hour training program composed of eight 6-month segments. Upon successful completion of each 6-month segment of training and approval of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, pay increases will be granted in accordance with negotiated wage schedule. In addition to satisfactorily completing the on-the-job training, apprentices are required to complete related formal training courses which may entail 10 to 15 hours or more each week on their own time. Failure to perform satisfactorily in either phase of the training may be cause for removal from the program. Upon satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship, the employee(s) may be placed in a journey-worker Hydromechanic position. This placement is expected to be at the Grand Coulee Power Office; however, depending upon Reclamation needs, the graduate may be assigned anywhere within the Pacific Northwest Region. Training Agreement: A signed training agreement (Employee's Agreement to Continue in Service) will be required of the selected candidates. The agreement requires that an employee remain in the Agency for a period equal to three times the length of training. Voluntary departures before completing the period of service may result in reimbursement to the Bureau of Reclamation for the tuition and related fees, travel, and other special expenses paid in connection with the training.

Requirements

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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/14/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Grand Coulee Power Office Bureau of Reclamation Grand Coulee Power Office Hwy 155 P.O. Box 620 Grand Coulee, WA 99133 US
• Name: BOR C-PN Region 9 Human Resources Office
• Email: [email protected]