• Trainees will be hired to meet the future needs of USACE.
• The program of study for the first year will be standard for all trainees and will address general knowledge required of journeymen working in a hydroelectric power plant.
• Trainees must complete all parts of a four-year Training and Development Program for Hydroelectric Power Plant Personnel to be promoted.
• Parts I and II of the training program consist of rotational on-the-job training, instruction, text assignments, and Plant Equipment Studies.
• Trainees receive specific orientation, guidance and instructions on aspects of hydroelectric power station operation and maintenance through training in the craft specialty during the formal training program.
• Classroom study and on-the-job work assignments are coordinated to relate basic theories to practical application of operation and maintenance activities of hydroelectric projects and are closely reviewed to assure satisfactory performance.
• Trainees are responsible for meeting and maintaining standards of Federal employment, learning the study material, and having the ability to do the work required in the trade.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• A pre-employment drug test is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires incumbent to sign an employment and mobility agreement upon entrance into the position of Hydropower Trainee in the South Atlantic Division Hydropower Training Program.
• After two years the trainee will be crafted routes as a Hydroelectric Mechanic, Electrician or Operator as determined by the needs of the project.

Qualifications

This is an entry level position to the Power Plant Trainee I with a Target Position to the either the Journeyman Mechanic/Electrician or Shift Operator. During tenure in the Hydropower Training Program, promotions are dependent upon successful performance, completion of required training and passing grades of satisfactory or higher on each part of the phase evaluation.

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.

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.


Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice. The screen-out will designate that applicants have completed a job training program and/or have worked on an intermittent basis in a worker-trainee type position and am willing to do most types of work and are able to follow simple instructions to complete work assignments.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The incumbent frequently handles objects weighing 20 kilograms (45 pounds) and lifting and operating heavy and awkward hand tools. Many tasks require significant brute force. The incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed inside the power plant, outlet works, intake structures, and spillway structure where constant noise and vibration of generating equipment is present. Hazards include moving machinery, working on preheated metals, danger of injury from
burns, cuts, dust, welding fumes, and flying particles of metal when performing chipping, grinding, and welding. There may be occasional exposure to electrical shock hazards. Often works in cramped quarters for extended periods of time. Subject to falls from scaffolds and ladders, hazards of paring cables or slings and overhead traveling cranes and exposure to working in cold damp areas. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions and its use is mandatory.

How you will be evaluated

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

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

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.

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

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.