Clarification from the agency

Bonneville Power Administration employees with competitive status, currently on a career or career-conditional appointment. Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement.

As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman III, you will:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assign duties. Plans and schedules work assignments of multiple maintenance facilities to ensure maximum utilization of system wide material and personnel resources and achievement of priority work within guidelines established by the Fleet Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain discipline. Establishes performance and conduct expectations to ensure employees' are in compliance with those standards as well as with administrative rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Enforce Safety Rules. Instructs subordinates in safety rules and safe work practices, including proper use of tools and equipment, safe driving techniques, fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and general housekeeping practices. Responsible for organizing and conducting regular safety meetings. Insures that work areas are free from safety hazards and that subordinates follow safe work practices as prescribed by regulations, laws, and standard shop practices. Investigates all accidents involving subordinates and. Completes required reports accurately and promptly.
• Review and Inspect Work. Reviews and inspects work of subordinates to ensure the safety and reliability of repairs, providing proper training of subordinates when trends are identified. Ensures completed work passes operational and performance tests prior to release and return of equipment to service. Responsible for ensuring commercial maintenance is completed in a timely and professional manner, including all charges are reasonable for services and parts provided and certifying all charges for payment.
• Responsible for Quantity and Quality of Specific Tasks. Responsible for timely, efficient, and safe work production of all Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic work performed in the Vehicle Maintenance Garage and at field sites. Recommends and evaluates purchase of new tools and equipment required to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

• Coordinate work schedules and maintenance priorities throughout the Fleet Management organization as well as with other craft supervisors and managers to avoid delays, meet deadlines, and satisfy priorities. Prepares and coordinates short- and long-range work plans to accomplish workload, including preparation of time and material cost estimates.
• May work with commercial vendors or reallocate personnel resources throughout BPA service territory on a temporary basis in order to meet operational and maintenance workload requirements.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturer, customers, fleet personnel and other supervisors and managers to address equipment recalls, safety notification and modification requests in accordance with applicable standards and regulations to ensure and maintain the safety of the agencies equipment fleet

• Review Employees' Performance and Recommend Personnel Actions. Continuously evaluates employees' performance and initiates proper actions to provide job satisfaction, improve working skills, resolve employee problems, develop a cohesive team, and improve employee conduct. Establishes performance standards and conducts performance evaluation interviews in accordance with established BPA performance appraisal procedures. Recommends personnel actions to management.
• Identify, Plan, and Implement Training. Orients new employees to the work unit and explains nature and purpose of work programs. Establishes, coordinates, and provides on-the-job training and recommends or directs appropriate internal and external training to improve subordinates' skills and efficiency.
• Reports and Records. Prepares and forwards required documents relating to work progress, materials, field purchases and equipment. Incumbent reports problems to the supervisor relating to work, materials, safety, or personnel when these are of a nature requiring action by higher authority or referral to other offices of the Administration. Ensures all accidents are reported immediately to the supervisor by providing a complete and accurate account of the accident. The Foreman III is responsible to ensure accountability and serviceability of all tools and equipment assigned to their respective garages and/or service truck(s).
• Process, policy and standards. Collaborate with other HMEM Foreman III to review existing and develop framework and recommendations for new standardized processes, policies and procedures in relation to mobile equipment maintenance operations. Also based upon maintenance history, internal capabilities and training availability, recommend component and manufacturer standardization when applicable, (i.e. motors, transmissions, pump, etc. Standardize maintenance facility and service truck tooling as necessary).

Conditions of employment

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

• This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement.
• Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
• Must become familiar with and adhere to BPA safety policies, practices, and procedures and OSHA regulations applicable to this position.
• If exposed to health hazards, the employee is required have periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority at BPA expense. (Employees may work in close proximity to substances, such as: asbestos, acids, PCB's, pesticides, mercury, solvents, etc., which may have effect on health unless prescribed handling procedures are followed.)
• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Must possess and maintain valid commercial driver's license (CDL), including DOT medical card, with all endorsements that are required to operate all applicable equipment from state of residence. Possess a U.S. Motor Vehicle Operator Authorization (driver's license). Good driving record is required - traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants. Failure to maintain a valid CDL and medical card and Operator authorization may be cause for removal from Federal service.
• Within 1 year after appointment be certified for First Aid and CPR and maintain certification thereafter.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to lead or supervise creating weekly and monthly work schedules, assign duties which include establishing team deadlines, identifying and evaluating training requirements to provide on the job training for team members. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Lead Or Supervise, Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Trouble shooting, and Use of Measuring Instruments

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Operate motorized equipment (e.g., pickup trucks up to 1/2 ton capacity, vans, or flatbed trucks). Must be able to operate, for test and inspection only, all BPA and GSA motorized vehicles and work equipment.
• Must wear protective apparel such as respirators, eye wear, footwear, welding hood, etc. when required for worker safety.
• Overnight travel up to 75% of the time is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• When indoors, there is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above.
• When outdoors, The incumbent may sometimes work in inclement weather, mud, snow, wet or icy areas and conditions
• The individual may be exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or ground.
• May work on parts cleaning systems which contain dirt, oil, fumes, and grease.
• Is exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, bruises, electrical shock, sprains, and injury from falls while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment; and is often exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acid, fluids, and lubricants. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the Foreman III is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use of assigned personal protective equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may have to be worn or used for long periods.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Climbs on and off, in and out of, vehicles and heavy equipment (average 2-6 feet) in all weather conditions. Climb ladders up to 12 feet. Requires good balance to climb and perform repair duties while in awkward positions. Balancing required on narrow and slippery surfaces at heights and in varied weather conditions. Operates trucks and heavy equipment. Must be able to work from ladders and other aerial equipment. Requires good dexterity of legs to leverage and position items. Ability to stand an average of 10 minutes while repairing vehicles and equipment. Ability to stand an average of 10 minutes while repairing vehicles and equipment. Lifts and carries tools and equipment. Lifts and positions heavy bulky materials weighing in excess of 100 pounds such as tires, batteries, transmission, and hydraulic components. Uses hands, arms, legs to push, pull, and position tools, equipment, and materials weighing in excess of 100 pounds, with 200 foot pounds of torque required. May crouch for extended periods when working in confined spaces. May crouch for extended periods when working in confined spaces.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your resume and self-assessment to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

You may preview the online assessment questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12856409

Selection will be based on skills and competencies, not educational credentials or self-reported experience.

Semi-Annual Rating/Ranking:

Semi-annual rating/ranking will be conducted in February and July for the following craft positions:

• Electrician Foreman I, II, and III (Maintenance and Construction)
• Lineman Foreman I and III
• Chief Substation Operator III

NOTE: Applications for the above positions must be received by no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) February 8, 2026 to be included in the February 2026 semi-annual rating/ranking process. Bid applications received between February 9, 2026 and June 30, 2026 will be rated/ranked by subject matter expert (SME) panel during the July 2026 semi-annual rating/ranking period. Bid applications received between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 will be rated/ranked by subject matter expert (SME) panel during the January 2027 semi-annual rating/ranking period.

Bid Applications submitted for positions not included in the semi-annual rating/ranking schedule will be rated/ ranked by SME panel only after a manager's request to fill the position is received in BPA's HR Service Center, Recruitment and Placement workgroup, HA-1.

Applications that are rated/ranked must receive a rating of "best qualified" (transmuted score of 80, or higher) to be referred for hiring consideration. Those who received a "best qualified" rating will retain this ranking for up to five (5) years from the date of rating. Applicants must submit a new annual bid list application each year during the 5-year rating period to receive consideration for each year.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.