Summary About the Position: Plans, directs, and oversees the daily operations of a system of large complex multi-purpose power project(s) that includes hydroelectric power plant(s), high voltage switchyard(s), and dam(s) with controlled spillways. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Responsibilities Direct preventive and break-down maintenance to minimize equipment outage time and maintain maximum availability of equipment. Accomplish maintenance of major equipment at times, and within time limits, coordinated with and allowed by the division. Plan and oversees daily maintenance of a hydroelectric power project to achieve most efficient utilization of equipment and personnel. Participate in planning and development of overall hydropower program by recommending policy changes, maintenance standards, O and M procedures, cost reductions, and personnel management. Directsoperations during emergencies, including equipment failures, power system emergencies (black-outs, brown-outs, frequency and voltage disturbance or complete power system collapse). Direct water releases during both abnormal and flood conditions in strict accordance with water release directives provided by Water Management, often with little or no advance notice. Participate in the planning and administration of both long and short-range programs relative to major maintenance problems on dam and related equipment. Adjust both routine and emergency dam equipment maintenance outages to minimize impacts to power plant operations. Administer a safety program that covers several high hazard areas such as high voltage electricity, noise, large rotating machinery, respiratory hazards, fall hazards, and drowning hazards. Conduct all work in strict compliance with the Corps' Hazardous Energy Control Procedures. Administers an extensive and complex environmental program. Assures full compliance with EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. 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): Ability to do the work of a(n) Power Plant Maintenance & Remote Operations without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to supervise common power plant operations and maintenance duties. I have the potential ability to assign work to plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools on a day-to-day or project-by-project basis. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Work tasks require that the incumbent be capable of rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination in conjunction with hand and eye coordination to operate switches and controls in accordance with meter indications. In order to perform the maintenance, inspection and operation of power station equipment the incumbent may lift and carry heavy objects, climb and reach above the shoulders, stand, sit, crawl and kneel for prolonged periods of time and performs repeated bending. Working Conditions: Most duties are performed within the confines of a Power Plant. Job duties may be required on the generator and turbine floor, spillway and switchyard as circumstances dictate. Some exposure to moderate discomforts such as noise, heat, cold, moving, and rotating equipment can be expected. Education Additional Information Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. 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. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Material Maintenance Management Career Field position. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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. 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.