This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Performs as a journey level Power Plant Mechanic WB-5352-00 (TC-I) performing a combination of shop, plant and outside work at a hydroelectric power project.

Duties

Performs maintenance on general powerhouse mechanical equipment. Conducts periodic and unscheduled maintenance and/or repair on equipment common to hydroelectric facilities such as turbines, generators, governors, spillway and intake hoist equipment, pneumatic devices, HVAC equipment. Performs machine work including shaping, turning, boring, grinding, milling, layout and assembly of finished pieces into a final product. Perform various types of welding (oxygen-acetylene, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding); cutting (oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-propane, carbon arc, plasma); brazing and soldering operations. Performs other support duties such as installing and repairing piping systems where pipefitter and plumbers' skills are required in conformance with applicable standards.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's license.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Participation in the Medical Surveillance program is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) POWER PLANT MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common duties of a journeyman mechanic which includes diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, maintaining, and lubricating bearings, gears, engines, compressors, and hydraulic equipment. I have the ability to operate machine tools and equipment necessary to produce products within tolerances. I can perform general machinery repair, dismantling, assembling and installing main and auxiliary machinery or hydraulic equipment. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet at least one of the Screen Out Elements above will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent must have physical endurance to work for prolonged periods in cramped, poorly accessible sites when repairing or servicing installed equipment. Physical effort requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting and carrying objects frequently weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Machinist work requires acute dexterity. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the machine shop, in the powerhouse and other project structures and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, heights, oils, greases, confined areas, dust, dirt, water, heat or cold. Also may be exposed to odors, fumes and/or moving and energized equipment. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk