Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator (Senior)
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Job Location:
Folsom, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 76 - 76
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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
As a Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator (Senior) with Reclamation some primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Monitoring primary and secondary communications circuits to all system plant facilities.
- Overseeing and directing 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.
- Monitoring equipment indicators and conducting necessary adjustments among generation and water release structures to sustain river flow and meet municipal water requirements.
- Preparing technical documentation and maintaining pertinent data logs.
- Performing other related duties as assigned within this job classification.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- You must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
- You must submit proof of eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
- You must maintain a valid state-issued drivers license as the position requires operation of motor vehicles on public roads and government installations. Failure to maintain a valid drivers license may result in removal from the position.
- 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.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination conducted by an agency-approved licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of the position. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
- Periodic and recurring safety and occupational health examinations will be required.
- Will be required to work rotating shift schedules. This includes first shift second shift third shift federal holidays some weekends and during emergency operations.
- Overtime may be required.
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 work experience and training to successfully perform the duties of the position. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the technical assessment questions. For more information about qualification requirements for Federal Wage System positions please visit OPM.
Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by an 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 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 02/03/2026.
Education
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional information
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year 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 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 civil service.
- Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
- 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 otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment incentive. The decision to offer an incentive is determined on an individual basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For more information visit: Recruitment Incentive.
- Male applicants born after December 31 1959: You must certify registration with the Selective Service System or indicate that you are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to:
- Direct deposit enrollment required.
- This is a bargaining unit position represented by a labor union (IBEW).
- Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
- Physical Efforts: The position requires the ability to safely and efficiently perform duties involving physical exertion. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Duties involve periodic standing walking reaching bending stooping and sitting for extended periods; climbing stairs ladders or scaffolding; and working in confined spaces.
- Work Environment: The position requires the ability to safely and efficiently work alone and with others. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. May periodically be subject to inclement weather conditions. Job duties require work to be performed around energized sources and on or around active machinery and equipment. May be exposed to irritation or discomfort typically caused by possible exposure to dust particles heat noise fumes and working on damp flooring or ground. Protective personal equipment and protective clothing is required in accordance with OSHA industry standards.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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