Clearance/Training Coordinator Supervisor II

Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertiseas an Power Systems Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meetingincreasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lower Colorado Basin Region, Lower Colorado Dams Office, Hoover Dam Field Division,Operations Office, Power Operations Group located at the Hoover Dam in Clark County, NV.

Duties

Develops and implements a comprehensive training program; serves as the LCDO expert and instructor forthe Hazardous Energy Control Program and "hands-on" switching operations of the powerplant. Works with the Power Operations Chief in planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating power operationsswitching activities for the LCDO. Researches powerplant equipment and systems and develops written materials (in technical and operationalformats) to convey operational instructions to control center and journeyman powerplant operators on howto operate generators, turbines, governors, control boards, exciters, disconnects, power circuit breakers, loadand voltage equipment and signal systems. Plans and coordinates maintenance activities and outages with other offices and water scheduling personnelon a daily and weekly basis; accomplishes activities with minimal disruption to the construction schedule,maintenance schedule, and operational commitments. Prepares operating reports, delineating operational problems and performing functional and quantitativestudies to effect improvements in existing operational techniques and methods used to generate power. Disseminates precise and vital information to co-workers and subordinates; prepares operating reports for allProject facilities; delineates operational problems and performs functional and quantitative studies to effectimprovements in existing operational techniques and methods used to generate power. Provides direct supervision to Powerplant Operators; Control Center Operators, and apprentices in relationto placement and removal of clearances; facilitates problem solving and conflict resolution among staff; andparticipates in the planning and scheduling of current and future work, budget requests, and staffing needs. Provides technical training on new operations equipment to operations personnel and other project personnel. Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. Qualifications

Job Elements: 1 - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor of Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. 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. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions. How You Will Be Evaluated

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made 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 the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated '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. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for 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. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be 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. Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors, experience and/or physical requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Other Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.