- Position Title
- Power Plant Operator
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- WTHE174112180520D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 30, 2017 to Friday, November 10, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. 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.
*Note: 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.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. 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.
*Note: 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.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
This position falls under the United Power Trades Organization.
1.
Are you a current employee of Portland, Seattle, or Walla Walla District, US Army Corps of Engineers, in a non-supervisory Power Trades position? (Please include a current SF50 that shows AR3147 in Block 37.)
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position requires you to have and maintain a state driver's license. Do you have, and can you maintain a state driver's license?
2.
This position has been designated as a Drug Testing Position. I am willing to be drug tested for pre-employment and on a random basis.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Power Plant Operator position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Power Plant Operator duties without more than normal supervision.
For each of the items below, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Apply theory and principles of power plant operations to detect and analyze abnormal indications and conditions and to take action as necessary.
3.
Apply voltage theory and principles of power plant operations in order to place equipment on-line without damage or causing injury to personnel.
4.
Ensure proper switching and clearing of generation equipment, transmission lines, switchgear, and associated equipment for maintenance or to place equipment in a safe condition.
5.
Place or remove equipment from service in a manner which prevents equipment damage or injury to personnel.
6.
Operate a power plant auxiliary system such as potable and waste water systems, intake and spillway systems, station battery, air compressors, and telephone/radio communication systems in order to facilitate the maintenance and repair of equipment.
7.
Operate transmission line disconnects or ground switches as required for the clearing and restoration of circuits on high voltage equipment.
8.
Operate unit and auxiliary equipment to include local control of stopping, starting, synchronizing, and adjusting load and voltage to required settings.
9.
Load or unload generation equipment as required or directed.
10.
Maintain equipment operation under regular and abnormal circumstances without damage to equipment or injury to personnel.
11.
Use operational procedures to improve equipment operation, minimize equipment damage, and promote safety.
12.
Plan work sequences/methods in order to complete assigned tasks.
13.
Ensure safe equipment operation and uninterrupted power generation to users.
14.
Read tables and perform calculations to determine best equipment operating configurations/parameters.
15.
Regulate equipment to maintain desired operating conditions, such as temperatures, oil levels, and flows based on instrument data.
16.
Operate hydroelectric equipment such as gates and valves to control flows in accordance with established procedures.
17.
Respond to instructions (verbal or written) in order to facilitate operational changes using knowledge of power plant equipment.
18.
Use circuit and wiring diagrams to identify, diagnose, or repair electrical equipment problems.
19.
Communicate with control room operators to regulate and coordinate voltages, generation loads, flows, and frequencies as needed.
20.
Operate hydroelectric equipment to control river flows as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
21.
Place or remove clearance tags in accordance with the facility's "safe clearance" Lock out/Tag out procedures.
22.
Operate equipment in accordance with the facility's "safe clearance" Lock out/Tag out procedures.
23.
Manually operate valves, switches, and other equipment safely to avoid injury to self and others and to prevent equipment damage and/or malfunction.
24.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions or potential issues to ensure safe operability and uninterrupted power generation.
25.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.