Reclamation is seeking a tradesworker looking for an opportunity to join a formal apprenticeship at the Hoover Dam. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lower Colorado Basin Region located at the Hoover Dam in Clark County, NV. This position reports daily to the Hoover Dam, telework and remote work are not available; housing is not available. Limited to first 50 applicants.

Duties

Actively participates in training on specific programs including formal on-site class room training, college courses outside regularly scheduled work hours, correspondence courses, self-study, computer-based training, and formal and informal On-the-Job Training (OJT). Works effectively with journeymen to obtain a broad perspective of Powerplant Operator duties and responsibilities. Gains knowledge, skill and ability in the topics listed below to perform the duties noted below, in varying degrees of competency depending upon the incumbent's current status within the four-year, 8,000 hour program and the type of training provided. Applies standard learning techniques to acquire the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties. Classroom topics include but are not limited to: fundamentals of electrical theory, technical mathematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); Computer Control Systems; batteries, transformers, governors, generator start-up/shutdown; etc. OJT training topics include but are not limited to: use and care of hand tools, operation, and care of the materials and equipment selection and use, safe work practices, hazardous energy control operations with duties assigned to a Job Leader; perform Job Hazard Analyses; equipment installation, removal, and repair; preventive maintenance; use of electrical schematics and Programmable Logic Computer schematics associated with Unit Control Modernization; use of various computer hardware and software systems; and technical instructions to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.

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. YOUR RESUME MUST REFLECT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS - if it does not, your application will be marked as not qualified. 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 03/01/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation PO Box 60400 Boulder City, NV 89006 US
• Name: Nicole Wilson
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]