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MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Omaha District - Operations Division, Fort Peck Project
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Fort Peck Project is located in northeastern Montana on the Missouri River about 17 miles southeast of Glasgow, Montana. The Project encompasses Fort Peck Dam and Lake and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facilities.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
08/29/2024 to 09/13/2024
Salary
$103,409 to - $134,435 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Peck, MT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Temporary travel for duty (TDY) is approximately 10%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be paid if the selecting official determines it to be in best interest of the government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CERH241384472268HWR
Control number
807246000

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Duties

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  • This is a Maintenance and Operations Manager, GS-1601-13 position who plans and directs the operations and maintenance program of the hydroelectric power plant.
  • Applies a practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and operating experience to devise long-range operations and maintenance programs to meet projected and known needs of power users.
  • Responsible for administration of the safety program for the hydroelectric power production and distribution plant/project.
  • Develops annual and long-range budgets for the powerplant and associated facilities, including developing manpower-staffing requirements and associated costs (personnel, pay increases, overtime, travel, supplies, equipment, etc.)
  • Responsible for diagnosing facility needs and supervising installation, testing, adjustment and repair of metering devices, instruments, relays, motors, wiring, switchgear, generator sets, and other electrical equipment and appurtenances.
  • Responsible for diagnosing mechanical difficulties and ensuring timely repairing, adjusting, and overhauling of major mechanical equipment such as spillway gates, cranes, pumps, turbines, systems failures, and other problems.
  • Assign and plan work to be accomplished by powerplant personnel, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
  • Develops policies and procedures for new or modified methods of operations and maintenance for power facilities, such as computerization of operating systems, major rehabilitation of power plants, switchyards, and dams.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver’s license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Assessing mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and structures for maintenance reliability associated within a power plant; AND (2.) Recommending repairs, equipment, or operating procedures to improve the maintenance reliability of equipment such as spillway gates, cranes, pumps, turbines or system failures; AND (3.) Prioritizing work based on review of budget and providing direction to personnel on the proper utilization of equipment or time frames of equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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.
  • This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-hire, or Advanced Leave Accrual.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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