Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT OPERATOR (SENIOR). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Folsom, California

Duties

As a Senior Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator, major duties will include (and not limited to): Monitoring primary and secondary communications circuits to all system plant facilities. Overseeing hydroelectric power plant operations to effect changes in water releases. Performing switching and tagging operations, issuing clearances, and conducting emergency switching operations. Observing and documenting abnormal operating conditions in the plant; determining nature, cause, and corrective actions to address identified issues. Preparing technical documentation and maintaining pertinent data logs. Performing other related duties as assigned within this classification.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis of requirements is on the quality of related experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of the position with the ability to lead or supervise. Qualifications will be determined based on information submitted within your resume and responses to the technical 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 job elements in order to be determined as qualified for the 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 by 01/10/2025.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address CCAO Bureau of Reclamation 7794 Folsom Dam Road Folsom, CA 95630 US
• Name: BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office
• Phone: 916-978-5476
• Email: [email protected]