Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Powerplant Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Twin Lakes, Colorado For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf.

Duties

-Operates main units, 230kv switchyard, and station service boards which involves starting, stopping and control of two 170,000hp /105,000kw generator/pump units, auxiliary equipment and water release equipment. Operation may be by manual, automatic or computer control means. -Receives generation, pumping, and water release schedules and effects changes. Receives clearance requests and executes placement. Performs operation inspections of plant, switchyard and other related facilities. -Monitors service board meters and data reporting systems. Records and analyzes data and compiles standardized reports. Responds to trouble alarms; takes action necessary to protect equipment and facilities. -Works independently and exercises good judgment in conjunction with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Designers Operating Criteria (DOC), written switching and clearance orders, and own knowledge and experience in effecting safe and proper operation. -Acts as a communication coordinator for mobile units, remote sites and other project facilities. In emergency situations directs activities of both operation and maintenance personnel.

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 time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/16/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado Area Office Bureau of Reclamation 11056 W County Road 18 E Loveland, CO 80537 US
• Name: BOR MB-ART Human Resources Office
• Phone: 406-247-7696
• Email: [email protected]