Power Plant Mechanic Crew Supervisor

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at Lower Granite Project, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and situated on the Snake River, 32-river miles downstream from Clarkston, Washington.

This Project provides hydroelectric generation, navigation, fish passage and recreation.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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): Ability to do the work of a(n) Power Plant Mechanic Crew Supervisor ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to lead or supervise common tasks as a journeyman level power plant mechanic.

I can transmit instructions into working assignments or tasks for a mechanical crew; set the pace for work accomplishments; explain and instruct others of the same or lower grades; inspect, accept or reject work of others; and assure compliance to safety regulations and practices by crew members.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader who observes tasks in 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: Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders; prolonged standing and walking; and incumbent may occasionally assist trades and crafts workers by lifting, carrying, pushing pulling, and twisting objects weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds.

There is danger of cuts, bruises, and burns from equipment and possible irritation or injury to eyes and skin from acids and solvents. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse.

When working outside, is exposed to the usual climate extremes.

Exposed to high noise levels when working in the powerhouse and shops and conditions of low visibility due to wearing protective devices and available light in some locations.

Must endure the discomfort of protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses and goggles, face masks, shields, helmets, respirators and gloves depending on work supervised and safety requirements which must be met.

At projects where repairs to sewage treatment plants are performed there is the additional danger of exposure to raw sewage.

Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Major Duties:

• Supervise the work of a crew performing routine mechanical maintenance and overhauls on equipment and other apparatus and auxiliaries for a multi-purpose project.
• Equipment includes generators, transformers, turbines, motors, pumps, hydraulic gates, diesel engines, mobile cranes, bridge cranes, heating and ventilating equipment, air compressors, governors, hydraulic systems, and hoists.
• Establish periodic maintenance and inspection schedules based on maintenance orders assigned.
• Assign work, and adjusts assignments according to workload, changing deadlines, and priorities.
• Executes supervisory duties required to follow and complete predetermined plans, in terms of personnel and material requirements.
• Explain work requirements, methods, techniques and procedures as needed; defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met, provides additional instruction on difficult work operations.