Powerplant Supervisor II
Bureau of Reclamation
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Powerplant Supervisor II
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
Location
Salary
$62.42 - $67.62
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading teams to run and upkeep a hydroelectric power plant and related sites in Colorado, focusing on scheduling maintenance, ensuring safety, and managing budgets for equipment.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in plant operations who enjoys supervising others and contributing to water and energy needs in the West.
A good fit would be a reliable leader comfortable with technical planning and environmental protection.
Key Requirements
- Experience supervising multiple crafts in operating and maintaining hydroelectric powerplants
- Proficiency in using computerized preventative maintenance management programs for scheduling and documentation
- Ability to conduct Job Hazard Analyses and ensure safety in maintenance activities
- Skills in reviewing, prioritizing, and approving maintenance work orders and inspections
- Knowledge of procurement processes for equipment and supplies, including micro-purchasing up to $10,000 and acquisitions over $10,000
- At least 2 points on screen-out job elements and an average of 2 points on all evaluated elements for Federal Wage System qualification
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision, demonstrated through resume and assessment responses
Full Job Description
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Powerplant Supervisor II.
You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Twin Lakes, Colorado For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf.
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 01/22/2026. Major Duties:
Supervise multiple crafts to operate and maintain a hydroelectric powerplant and associated facilities.
Schedule preventative or scheduled maintenance work job plans, using a computerized preventative maintenance management program to review, update, analyze, prioritize, document, approve, and complete work order verifications and Job Hazard Analysis.
Schedule preventive maintenance work orders. Schedule powerplant and dam inspection recommendations to meet established corrective action requirements.
Review and approve all maintenance acquisitions (above $10,000) or micro-purchasing (up to $10,000) for equipment and supply.
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