Powerplant Operator
Job Title: Powerplant Operator
Department: Department of the Interior
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation
OPEN PERIOD:
November 15 through November 29, 2021
SALARY RANGE:
$46.71 to $49.98 per hour
GRADE: BB 00
SERIES: 5407 Electrical Power Controlling
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time
Number of Positions to be filled: 5
Locations:
2-Twin Lakes, CO
2-Canyon Ferry, MT
1-Fort Smith, MT
JOB SUMMARY: Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Powerplant Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Operates main units, 115kv switchyards up to 230kv switchyards, and station service boards which involves starting, stopping and control of generators and pump units where applicable, may operate units in condense mode, 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 duties as Hazardous Energy Control Program Operations Supervisor responsible for developing and issuing switching programs and clearances.
- 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.
- Must be able to work independently and exercise 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.
Job Announcement Links:
BOR-MB-22-DE-11292947-KRW All U.S. Citizens and Nationals and current Federal employees serving under an excepted service appointment.
BOR-MB-22-MP-11292948-KW Current Federal employees serving under career/career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP/ICTAP eligibles; Veterans Employment Opportunities Act; Veterans Recruitment Appointment; 30% or More Disabled Veterans; Military Spouses under Executive Order 13832; Individuals with Disabilities; eligible Peace Corps or AmeriCorps volunteers; Public Land Corps eligibles & Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles.
Executive Order 14043 requires Federal Employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. Selected candidates will be required to submit proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before onboarding with the agency. The agency will provide additional information regarding this information and how to request a legally required exception from this requirement.