Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Control Center Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Clark County, Nevada

Duties

Control Center Operator Duties: Responsible for control of powerplants, switchyards, and water release systems to meet both the power and water requirements. Meets these requirements by performing remote operations or by directing Powerplant Operators in the operations necessary to start, stop, or condense generators to meet the generation and spinning reserve requirements of the power system. Responsible for the proper loading of generators, transformers, transmission lines and buses; diagnoses troubles from information obtained from various data acquisition instruments under their own observation and from other stations and initiates corrective measures. During plant or system emergencies, works in conjunction with supervisors, and/or the System Dispatchers to restore generation or system facilities to service. Monitors and utilizes power and water data to meet generation and water scheduling requirements and to prepare operating reports in an error free manner for all project facilities. Maintains a record of all applicable switching and clearances that effect operations. Required to direct switching and tagging procedures and maintains all applicable documentation pertaining to that function. Directs Powerplant Operators, Apprentices, and others assigned for normal duties, training and/or orientation. Assumes an active role in developing, revising, and updating Standard Operating Procedures, Operation Manuals, Operating Guidelines, and prints for all new and/or modified existing equipment.

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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. This is not a trainee position - your resume must reflect experience as a journey level operator - Journey level is defined as 4 years or more of experience associated with the education or training in operating equipment associated with dams and hydroelectric powerplant equipment, auxiliary equipment, and related control or protective equipment (i.e., generators, switchyard and transmission systems, and hydraulic equipment). 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid Driver License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 05/28/2024.

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: Jennifer Santiago
• Phone: 702-293-0000
• Email: [email protected]