This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Flathead Irrigation Project, in Saint Ignatius, Montana. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS, RELOCATION BONUS OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED, PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.

Duties

Inspect, repair, and trouble shoot equipment relating to well pumps, electric motors, panels, and other electrical equipment. Determine and recommend repair and placement of mechanical and electrical equipment. Maintain parts, tools, and equipment inventory. Operate and maintain electric pumps for irrigation water system flow. Responsible for all safety factors inside electrical pumps, panels, and equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incidental Operator position. If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: As a UTILITY SYSTEMS REPARIER OPERATOR, incumbent must have the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. Skills and knowledge to perform electrical, pump repair, valve maintenance and repair, mechanical repair of trash racks etc., with only general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner; knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology, tools, and equipment in more than one area; strong work ethic, dexterity and perform strenuous work as required by the position; ability to use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (screen-out element) Design Dexterity and Safety ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (INCLUDES BLUEPRINTING READING) Electrical Plumbing and Pipefitting ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

There is no educational requirement, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]