- Position Title
- Hydro System Controller
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CGB-24-DE-12414319-SA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 to Friday, May 31, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Hydro System Controller position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Select the response that describes your level of experience associated with the operation of powerplant equipment, auxiliary equipment, and related control or protective equipment.
2.
Select the response that describes your highest educational level relative to theoretical, electrical, and mechanical physical applications (physics).
3.
Select the response that describes your level of experience related to developing water release and/or power generation schedules through power plants or flood control appurtenances.
4.
Select all of the powerplant equipment you have operated or used in a professional (commercial or industrial) work environment.
5.
Select the response that best describes the type of powerplant facility you have operated within the last three years.
6.
Select the response that describes your experience, education, or training relative to powerplant emergency/abnormal conditions and the use of emergency/abnormal procedures.
7.
Select the one response that best describes your highest role and experience participating in a work team or project team.
8.
Have you had any operating errors within the last 12 months?
9.
Select the types of records and written procedures you have used and maintained.
10.
Select the response that describes your highest level of experience, education or training in reading and interpreting drawings to operate equipment associated with a powerplant facility.
11.
Select the response that describes your highest level of experience, education or training in reading and interpreting manufacturer's instructions or other technical manuals to operate equipment associated with a powerplant facility.
12.
Select the software programs/systems in which you are proficient and have used as a regular part of your job.
13.
Select the response that describes your experience utilizing safety operating documentation, procedures, rules, guidance, and standards to determine methods to resolve conflicting or unclear requirements.
14.
Select the response that describes your experience with safe clearance (lockout/tagout) procedures.
15.
I have used the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Instructions, Standards, and Techniques (F.I.S.T), Volume 1-1 (Hazard Energy Control Program) Manual?
16.
I have used OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and/or .269 based hazardous energy control procedures.
17.
Are you available to work an irregular work schedule, such as working 3 to 4 consecutive work-days with 3 to 4 consecutive days off?
18.
Are you physically able to perform work involving confined space entry and working in confined quarters?
19.
Are you physically able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis without assistance?
20.
I currently have, or am able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid State Driver's license.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.