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

Duties

-The incumbent has individual responsibility for control of hydroelectric power plants, switchyards, reservoirs, water release equipment and interconnected power lines, utilizing a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in combination with manual operation when necessary. -Operates hydroelectric generators by starting, stopping and controlling as necessary to meet water or power requirements. -Controls water release equipment, such as jet flow gates, hollow jet valves, drum gates, guard gates and radial gates, in combination with the generators to control river flow at all facilities. -Prepares switching program forms and performs switching to accomplish and issue clearances, hotline orders, general switching and special conditions on all delegated facilities. -Coordinates power clearances with transmission and generation dispatchers, customers or other proper authorities. -Reports failures and problems to system dispatchers, power schedulers, and appropriate supervisors both verbally and by completing interruption and unsatisfactory equipment reports. The incumbent will be required to respond to emergencies at the power plant as necessary. The work schedule involves shifts in order to allow 24/7 coverage of the Control Center.

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 08/09/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Middle Snake Field Office Bureau of Reclamation Middle Snake River Area Office 230 Collins Rd Boise, ID 83702 US
• Name: BOR C-PN Region 9 Human Resources Office
• Email: [email protected]