Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Powerplant Control Room Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Dutch John, Utah For more information click here.

Duties

Operate the main generating unit, switchyard and station service control boards which start, stop, and control hydroelectric generation, auxiliary and water release equipment. Inspect powerplant, switchyard, and dam equipment for proper operation. Read dials, gauges, and meters checking for proper loading and equipment operation. Prepare switching orders, performs switching and operate disconnects. Receive switching orders from dispatchers. Receive clearance requests, write, and execute clearances in accordance with power system clearance procedure and local clearance procedures. Assist in running tests on electrical and mechanical equipment and aid in evaluating and analyzing operating interruptions and equipment failures. Perform or direct emergency switching and equipment operation in accordance with Standing Operating Procedures and Emergency Preparedness Plans. Environmental/Physical Factors Work is indoors and outdoors. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing and bending for long periods and climbing stairs and ladders may be required. Works around enegized sources.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they related to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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 by 04/24/2024.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Upper Colorado Basin Region, Power Office Bureau of Reclamation 125 South State Street Room 8100 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 US
• Name: Mckinley Earnest
• Phone: 801-524-3787
• Email: [email protected]