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Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Foreman I Electrician (Power System). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Dams Office, Davis Dam Field Division located at the Davis Dam in Bullhead City, AZ. Responsibilities Provides leadership for Power Systems Electricians and others in accomplishing all activities required for operating and maintaining and repairing power plant equipment such as the following; transformers, HVAC systems, security systems, metering, relaying, and control systems, SCADA and RTU systems and PLC controls. Responsible for power plant operations, including high voltages switching, switching program development, safe clearance and Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP). Required to perform operational duties such as: starting, stopping, and synchronizing large hydroelectric generators, operating high voltage circuit breakers and disconnect switches, performing inspections on pneumatic, hydraulic, lubricating, and water treatment systems, maintaining station log book, metering and water flow data records, abides by safe clearance procedures and safety practices recognized by the industry. Locates trouble and maintains electrical equipment and related circuitry in high voltage substations and/or hydroelectric generating stations. Installs and/or assists with installation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic equipment. Schedules maintenance activities, delegates work assignments and demonstrates proper work methods. Assures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available. Performs job hazard analysis and insures compliance with safe working practices, directs weekly safety meetings, and maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for supplies used in the power plant. Supports the Reclamation Capital Asset Resource Management Application (CARMA), ensuring work orders and job plans are up to date. 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). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. 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. Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period. Who May Apply: Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) 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 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 of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Your resume must clearly reflect your responses to the assessment questions - if they do not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/21/2026. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional Information Condition of Employment For Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 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: https://www.sss.gov This is a bargaining unit position represented by IBEW Local 640. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.