Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, WB

Announcement Type

Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Southwestern Division (SWD) - Little Rock District

Locations (City, State) Dardanelle, AR;
Ozark, AR

• Participate in planning and development of overall hydropower program by recommending policy changes.
• Direct expenditures.
• Supervise power plant electricians, mechanics, maintenance workers and administrative personnel.
• Establish performance objectives and rate performance.
• Evaluate and interview candidates and make recommendation for selection.
• Serve as local training coordinator for the Hydropower Training Program and direct hydro power trainees.
• Plan, direct, and oversee the daily maintenance of a large complex multi-purpose power project.
• Coordinate maintenance activities of power plant personnel with outside entities, all of which must work together to accomplish project operations and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate activities for maintenance of high voltage power lines directly with transmission operators.
• Frequently reschedule work and reassign substantial portions of workforce due to rapidly changing work situations and unpredictable or uncontrollable changes in operating and maintenance schedules, often upon little or no notice.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your resume that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to do the work of a Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor without more than normal supervision. This includes the ability to perform common maintenance and repair duties on equipment at hydroelectric generating plants, dams, steam plants, nuclear plants or switchyard.

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position is subject to call-outs for alarms during nights and weekends.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the ability to climb ladders and stairs in order to access all areas of the plant for inspection.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.