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Chief Power Plant Operator

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
McNary Project, Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

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

About the Position: This position is located at a hydro-electric generating facility. The project is near the town of Umatilla OR, approximately 10 miles N. of Hermiston, OR and 30 miles S. of Kennewick, WA, Employees working at McNary Dam and living in the State of Washington are exempt from Oregon state tax.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/20/2024 to 01/08/2025
Salary
$79.84 to - $79.84 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WB 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Umatilla, OR
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
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
Yes
Announcement number
CERH245740600314HW
Control number
824916800

Duties

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  • Operate, control, coordinate and direct the operation of the project from the project control room using all levels of digital, electronic and manual devices.
  • Routinely make inspections to insure that established operating procedures are being followed and make first-hand evaluation of emergency situations which arise
  • Assign operators to various stations including the control room for operating purposes and issues instructions to other project operators in carrying out project operating functions.
  • Responsible for maintaining the plant discharge, forebay and tailrace elevations and generator loading and voltage level.
  • Prepare, issue, and release all clearances and caution orders.
  • Serve as the Operations Project Manager (OPM) representative on shifts other than day shifts, weekends and holidays.

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.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
  • Pre-employment physical is required.
  • Pre-employment drug test is required.
  • Requires shift work, rotating shifts to include weekends/holidays
  • May require working outside in all kinds of weather.
  • Requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
  • May require heavy lifting up to 45lbs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

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.

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.
  • 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentives - MAY be authorized
  • This position is covered under the UNITED POWER TRADES ORGANIZATION (UPTO) Bargaining Unit.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are

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.

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