Hydro-Maintenance Supervisor II (Electrical/Mechanical)

About the role

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydro-Maintenance Supervisor with a background in electrical and/or mechanical hydropower facility maintenance. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

What you will do

• Provides day-to-day leadership and directs work assignments in relation to the Grand Coulee Power Office (GCPO) maintenance operations program.
• Ensures collaboration and effective communications with GCPO managers, engineers, contractors, and other concerned parties regarding various hydroelectrical and mechanical maintenance projects.
• Plans and schedules all maintenance activities; determines and allocates resources, equipment and materials required to meet established work objectives.
• Coordinates closely with area supervisors, engineering personnel, and project stakeholders to maintain consistent communication and work direction in meeting prioritized maintenance objectives.
• Monitors progress of ongoing work, resolves scheduling conflicts, and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Works in collaboration with union representatives to address outstanding concerns and maintain constructive labor management relations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within this job classification.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• To learn more, visit *** Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Direct Deposit enrollment is required.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK PUBLIC TRUST position.
• It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years).
• This is a condition of employment.
• You will be required to complete the required training to obtain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period, as applicable, to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
• A probationary (or trial) period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would be beneficial in the advancement of the Federal service.
• Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.
• In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.
• Upon completion of the probationary or trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. *Additional Requirements listed under Qualifications*

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support your assessment responses, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated as 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessment(s) to measure the job elements required to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Applicants determined to be qualified for the position will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be lowered.

Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

You will be further evaluated on the following Job Elements through the relevant information included in your resume, and your comprehensive responses on the technical assessment questionnaire: Ability to Lead or Supervise Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) The SCREEN-OUT element for this position is indicated below.

Failure to meet the following screen-out element will result in an ineligible rating: Ability to Lead or Supervise Your responses from the technical assessment questionnaire will be verified against the information provided in your resume.

Your resume must clearly support your comprehensive responses by addressing experience, education and/or training that is directly relevant to this supervisory position.

You must make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications.

If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than what is apparent in the description of your experience, competencies, skills, etc. (or that your resume/application is incomplete), you could be rated as ineligible, or your score could be reduced. Work experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.

Your resume must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application could be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Documents you must provide

• This includes descriptive list of all significant jobs you have held, along with the major duties performed.
• If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
• The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text.
• All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression.
• Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualification requirements.
• More information on how to write a Federal Resume: *** Complete All Required Assessment(s).
• Performance Appraisals and Awards: You must submit your most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor dated within the past 18 months.
• If unavailable, a written explanation is required (including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level).
• Performance awards dated within the past 5 years may also be submitted for due weight consideration.
• Eligibility Documentation: Current and former Federal employees must submit latest SF-50 (i.e. Promotion, Separation, Within Grade Increase (WGI)) showing tenure 1 or 2 in block 24, grade, and if applicable, an additional SF-50 showing the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50s.
• If your SF-50 showing highest permanent grade held has an effective date within the past year, your resume must clearly show that you held that grade for one year.
• Do not submit award SF-50s.
• Veterans Preference Documentation: Veterans eligible under VRA (GS-11 & below only), VEOA, 30% or more Disabled, or Disabled Veterans Enrolled in a VA Training Program must submit the most recent Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions (e.g. DD-214), as listed on the SF15.
• If you are a Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all documentation as listed on the SF15.
• You may request a copy of the VA letter from ***
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• Public Land Corps: You must provide a copy of your signed Certificate of Non-Competitive Eligibility and clearly state in your resume time served and duties performed on an appropriate conservation project.
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA): you must submit ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH Competitive time-limited appointment (block 34, code 1); AND Documentation of satisfactory performance for each period of temporary employment claimed, such as, performance evaluations, memorandum of record, whereas the supervisor(s) documented an acceptable performance level for a specified rating/employment period.
• Special Appointing Authorities: If you are applying under a special appointing authority (i.e. Schedule A, Peace Corps, Military Spouses, etc.), you must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
• If you fail to submit proof, you will not receive consideration.
• If you're eligible for an authority not listed, you are responsible for submitting documentation that's appropriate for that specific authority.
• Interagency Career Transition (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): You MUST submit proof of eligibility including a copy of the agency notice, most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 showing your position, grade level, and duty location.
• For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
• Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
• Do not submit photographs with your application package.
• Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.

What to expect next

Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. You can find your path with the Department of Interior at *** Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information will disqualify you for employment consideration.

We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years).

This is a condition of employment. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit *** If otherwise eligible and qualified, a recruitment or relocation incentive option may be available.

The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment or relocation incentive.

Male applicants born after 12/31/1959: You must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Go to: *** All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Current surplus and/or current or formerly displaced Federal employees who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be determined as well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level.