Job Description

Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Power Plant Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Clark County, Nevada

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/03/2023 to 11/17/2023

Salary

$58.33 - $58.33 per hour

Pay scale & grade

BB 00

Location

few vacancies in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

00

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

BOR-LCB-24-DE-12191204-JRS

Control number

758675100

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

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Duties

This position serves as a Journey Level Powerplant Operator in the Powerplant Group, located at the Hoover Dam. The purpose of this position is to operate control boards, exciters, disconnects, power circuit breakers, load and voltage control equipment, and signal systems at all locations. Position is also responsible for all station air and water facilities, waterway inspections, and associated auxiliary equipment.

The duties of the Journey Level Powerplant Operator include:
Operating control boards, exciters, disconnects, power circuit breakers, load and voltage control equipment, and signal systems at all locations.
Operating high and low tension disconnect switches and places and removes protective tags/locks in all substations, switchyards, and generating stations.
Operating all equipment in the powerhouses, central section, dam, and associated structures as directed by the Control Center Operator including starting, stopping, synchronizing, and condensing generators; transmission line breakers; 120/480/2400VAC station service switchgear and lighting systems; large gates and valves to maintain proper river flow and for watering or unwatering penstocks, scroll cases, and draft tubes; transferring lubricating and transformer oil; draining and filling transformers, generator unit bearings, and governor oil systems.
Performing periodic inspections of switchyards and associated equipment including bus structures, wave traps, insulators, motor operated disconnects/circuit interrupters, bushings, power circuit breakers, and air compressors; turbines, generators, and associated equipment such as valves, bearings, exciters, lubricating pumps, and governors; greasing systems; domestic water systems; and air system equipment.
Monitoring and adjusting equipment in a safe, efficient, error free manner as required to meet plant operational needs.
Completing operating reports, duty sheets, and assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
Assumes an active role in the Operations Training Program to ensure Powerplant Operator Apprentices and other personnel receive proper technical training in the control systems and all other plant equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans\' consideration (see Required Documents).
Position works 12 hour rotating shift and will include weekends and holidays
You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.

Who May Apply:

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

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 .

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. This is not a trainee position - your resume must reflect experience as a journey level operator - Journey level is defined as 4 years or more of experience in power generation such as that in a power plant or engine room setting.

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 requirements, if applicable, by 11/17/2023.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Additional information

You may be required to serve an initial probationary period.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are authorized with the exception of the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision or first-post-of-duty relocation expenses are authorized, as applicable. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law December 2017, suspends the moving expense deduction and the exclusion from income of qualified employer reimbursements of moving expenses that was allowed under previous tax laws. Employer reimbursements for moving costs are now generally taxed at the same rate as ordinary income.

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit

This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to:

This is a bargaining unit position represented by a Union.

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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