Power Plant Mechanic Crew Supervisor (CF-I) at Ahsahka

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
This position is located at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, Ahsahka, ID, a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions that include operation and maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, recreation and natural resources management. Dworshak Project has approximately 50 employees.
Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, found in North Central Idaho along the North Fork of the Clearwater River, is located in scenic forested and mountainous country. Orofino, ID is located seven miles from the dam and has a population of approximately 4,000 and is at an elevation of 1,025 feet. With an average temperature of 29 degrees in January and 73 degrees in July, Orofino is known for it mild weather and long growing season. Additional information about Orofino and the area may be found at: www.orofino.com
Incumbents regular work schedule will be Mondays thru Thursdays, 10 hours per day. Overtime may be required.
This position is covered by the NWD Regional Power Rate Schedule: CF-I

Who May Apply: US Citizens

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized IAW the Joint Travel Reg.
• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
• TDY (Temporary Duty travel) may be required: 5%

DUTIES:Back to top

• Supervise the work of a crew performing mechanical maintenance and machine shop work at a major multiple purpose hydroelectric project.
• Establish work priorities for the crew, determines and balances the items of work, assures availability of materials/tools and trade skills.
• Coordinates work with other crews.
• Inspects of equipment and structures to determine projected mechanical maintenance needs.
• Establish periodic maintenance and inspection schedules.
• Plan short and long-range maintenance efforts to include proposed equipment rebuilding or replacement.
• Direct accomplishment of work orders assigned; explain work requirements, techniques and procedures; define standards; provide instructioins; analyze work in progress; modify work plans or assignments.
• Ensure that safety policies and standards are applied.
• Ensure job hazard analyses are prepared and ensure compliance with safe clearance procedures.
• Assign work, and adjusts assignments according to workload, changing deadlines and priorities.
• Use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to input and retrieve data; analyze workload information and support decisions involving changes or modifications to equipment.
• Perform the duties of a journey level power plant mechanic when problems are encountered.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Screen Out Element: Ability to lead or supervise the work of the position as demonstrated by experience performing the duties of a journeyman level power plant mechanic and the majority of the following duties without more than normal supervision: Transmit instructions into working assignments or tasks for a mechanical crew; Set the pace for work accomplishments; Explain and instruct others of the same or lower grades; Inspect, accept or reject work of others; Assure compliance to safety regulations and practices by crew members. Failure to meet the screen-out element will result in an ineligible rating. (Your resume must reflect present or past experience performing these tasks.)
Application packages will be screened for experience and/or training which provided:
•KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION REPAIR, ETC.
•TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTIC)
•ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING
•ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
•KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS
•TROUBLE SHOOTING
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders; prolonged standing and walking; and incumbent may occasionally assist trades and crafts workers by lifting, carrying, pushing pulling, and twisting objects weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. There is danger of cuts, bruises, and burns from equipment and possible irritation or injury to eyes and skin from acids and solvents.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse. When working outside, is exposed to the usual climate extremes. Exposed to high noise levels when working in the powerhouse and shops and conditions of low visibility due to wearing protective devices and available light in some locations.
Must endure the discomfort of protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses and goggles, face masks, shields, helmets, respirators and gloves depending on work supervised and safety requirements which must be met. At projects where repairs to sewage treatment plants are performed there is the additional danger of exposure to raw sewage. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Other Requirements:  Click here for more 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.
•Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
•Personal Security Investigation required.
•A medical exam is required.
•Position is under medical surveillance program.
•Position requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
•One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
•This is a Career Program Position (CP) # 17.
•Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
•You may claim Military Spouse Preference.

Conditions of Employment:
•License/Certification: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements.  Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences.
Basis for Rating:  Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.  Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Ahsahka, Company: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.