Summary About the Position: A Power Plant Senior Mechanic has the responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and participating in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment at a hydroelectric power project which consists of a powerhouse, switchyards, dam or dams and related works. Responsibilities Maintains records and data in connection with all mechanical maintenance and repair work referring to such records as applicable on subsequent operations. Disassemble and assembles major components of large rotating apparatus such as generators, turbines, gates, etc. Suggests ways of improving performance of subordinates and trains employees in what is to be done and how it is to be done by demonstrating proper methods and procedures. Practices and enforces adherence to rules and regulations of the District Safety Program covering on-the-job conduct, good housekeeping, care of equipment, fire prevention and various other safety precautions. Furnishes special technical and practical guidance to trainees participating training programs for powerplant personnel. Operates hydroelectric generators from the control room manually, starting units, synchronizing, loading, and tying into the system. 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 Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 SENIOR MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. Ability To Do The Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to perform the most difficult and complex Power Plant Senior Mechanic tasks including installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems such as generators, turbines, governors, pumps, and compressors at hydroelectric powerplant, steam generating plant, nuclear plant, or commercial heavy industrial plant.. or Ability to perform the full range of Power Plant Senior Mechanic tasks including diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical power generation systems and instructing subordinate employees and trainees on proper performance of this work. or Ability to perform common duties such as operating various shop equipment; inspecting equipment, repairing equipment, installing equipment, and recognizing safety hazards; and completing assignments assigned by journey level employees. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Plan and Organize Work Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Physical Effort - Handle 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. Education 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. 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) (CP) 17 - Material Maintenance Management Career Field position. 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.