Power Plant Trainee

Position: POWER PLANT TRAINEE I
summary

this is a direct hire authority (dha) solicitation utilizing the dha for certain personnel of the dod workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

about the position: you will serve as power plant trainee 1 for the u.s army corps of engineers operations division, greers ferry project office, located in heber springs, arkansas.

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duties

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• receives specific orientation, guidance and instructions on various aspects of hydroelectric power station operation and maintenance through rotational training in those craft specialties during the formal training program.
• aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice, and ability to apply skills and knowledges learned. Ability to learn related aspects of computer technology.
• elementary knowledge of math, algebra and geometry, and ability to make simple shop calculations. Knowledge to perform on-the-job learning tasks and pass associated tests.
• you will be participating in four (4) year formal training program for craft specialties in hydroelectric power field.
• you will receive specific orientation, guidance, and instructions on various aspects of hydroelectric power station operation and maintenance through rotational training.
• you must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing.

requirements

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conditions of employment

• appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• the incumbent must participate in a medical surveillance program. Mandatory replacement, periodic and predetermination of employment examination of the type and extent set forth in 29 cfr , paragraph (f).
• this position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a da form 5019-r, "condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the drug abuse testing program
• a signed mobility agreement. The incumbent will be placed at the power plant/house that best suits the need of u.s. Army corps of engineers, district.
• a pre-employment physical is required.
• a valid state driver's license is required.

qualifications

who may apply: only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See proof of eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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

minimum qualifications (screen out element): you must have aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice. Typical examples include limited experience/training in the following: i have the ability to perform common tasks utilizing hand tools to perform routine maintenance. I can utilize office automation equipment to prepare correspondence, documents and networked, and stand-alone computer systems equipped with electronic mail, calendar, graphics, and word processing programs.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks and progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

failure to meet this screen out element will result in an ineligible rating.

physical effort: work requires extensive walking, standing, and climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs; and some stooping, bending, kneeling, and crawling. Work may be done in…