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Summary About the Position: You will serve as Maintenance & Operations Supervisor Supervising 2 powerplant crews under the supervision of the Power Plant Superintendent with responsibility for supervising the maintenance and operation of the hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, transformer banks, water control structures, maintenance installations, including the modification, repair and testing of all mechanical and electrical equipment located at the power plant. Responsibilities Provide personnel management functions for a subordinate staff of 10-15 employees including Power Plant Trainees, Senior Power Plant Mechanics, Electricians and Electronic Mechanics, their subordinate Journeymen, and Laborers. Direct the operations and maintenance of the power plant, switchyard, project power facilities, and associated features. Direct operations, maintenance, repair, modification installation and testing of all mechanical, electrical, electronics, power plant control system and communications equipment associated with the power plant. Implement the established safety program with emphasis on United States Army Corps of Engineers and Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety guidelines. Leading a team of electronic technicians, mechanics, and electricians within the power plants. Conducting site visits to remote and primary powerhouse operations within the area of responsibility. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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) Maintenance and Operations Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common tasks of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and structures, power and power generation, transmission systems, construction methods and practices, contract inspection, and cost estimating. I can interpret State environmental rules and regulations pertaining to discharges into flowing streams and the national primary drinking water regulations to operate and maintain the potable and waste water treatment systems at these facilities. I work under normal 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 this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work tasks require that the incumbent be capable of rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination in conjunction with eye and hand coordination to operate switches and controls in accordance with meter indications. In order to perform the maintenance, inspection and operation of power station equipment the incumbent may lift and carry heavy objects, climb and reach above the shoulders, stand, sit, crawl and kneel for prolonged periods of time and performs repeated bending. WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent inspections of areas where work is being performed may expose employees to moderate discomforts such as high noise levels, adverse weather conditions, dirty conditions, painting, grinding, sandblasting, etc. Majority of the work is in the office area. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.