AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (Title 32)
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Electrician (Power Systems)/Operator
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
Location
Salary
$59.20 - $61.57
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an electrician and operator for the Bureau of Reclamation in Idaho, where you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in hydroelectric power plants to help manage water resources and protect the environment.
It's a hands-on role focused on ensuring reliable power generation equipment like generators and transformers.
A good fit would be someone with strong practical experience in electrical work, a commitment to safety, and an interest in contributing to public infrastructure in a rural setting.
Key Requirements
- Sufficient experience and training in electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power systems without more than normal supervision
- Ability to work with hydroelectric equipment including generators, motors, controllers, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches
- Proficiency in reading and applying electrical drawings, prints, and schematics for wiring and installations
- Skills in testing electrical systems, making modifications, adjustments, and terminations in a safe and timely manner
- At least 2 points on the screen-out job elements and an average of 2 points on all job elements per OPM Federal Wage System evaluation
- Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by February 19, 2026, including any selective placement factors
- Relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work that demonstrates critical competencies in electrical trades
Full Job Description
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Electrician (Power Systems)/Operator.
Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Rupert, Idaho https://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision.
Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions.
For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements.
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 in order to be considered qualified for this position.
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.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/19/2026. Major Duties:
-Installs, modifies, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests new and existing hydroelectric power equipment including but not limited to : generators, motors and controllers, power and distribution transformers, power metering, circuit breakers, disconnects, and switches.
-Installs electrical equipment, conduit, wiring, control devices, annunciator panels, circuitry devices, and makes terminations in accordance with electrical drawings.
-Tests the installed systems and makes modifications, adjustments and settings as required.
-Using appropriate drawings and prints, installs and wires switchboards devices in a neat, legible, timely and safe manner.
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