Senior Control Center Operator

Full Job Description

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Senior Control Center Operator.

You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Page, Arizona For more information about Page Arizona click here.

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.

Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-Out). Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Operation of Hydroelectric Power Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments This is a journey-level Senior Control Center Operator and is an occupation for which a 4-year (8,000) apprenticeship program has been established between the Bureau of Reclamation, UC Region, and the Department of Labor.

Applicants should have completed a formal apprentice program directly related to industrial machinery and equipment; or possess journey-level control operating experience supplemented by formal training and college level/technical course work (military or technical trade schools) or extensive on-the-job training which demonstrates knowledge of and experience with power plants and water release equipment, conducting inspections, and operating hydroelectric generating units.

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.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they related to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/20/2026. Major Duties:

Perform a variety of journeyman level power systems control duties for dams, hydroelectric power plants, and related facilities.

Direct activities on his/her shift and provides technical direction to a Control Center Operator, Apprentice or Senior Control Center Operator assigned to the shift.

Work with Power System Dispatcher and water authorities to accomplish overall operation of the power and water system with individual responsibility for control of power plants and water release equipment.

Perform operations by centralized or local control. Operate main hydroelectric generating units by starting, stopping and otherwise controlling as necessary to meet water or power requirements.

Operate station service boards, auxiliary equipment and water release equipment as necessary to meet system and plant requirements.

Maintain required system voltage and reactive control by operation of Digital Excitation Systems.

Direct, prepare and perform switching and tagging operations to accomplish and issue clearances, hot line orders, general switching and special conditions on all delegated facilities.

Switching is prepared and checked for correctness and compliance with operating procedures and Facilities Instruction Standards and Techniques 1-1 (F.I.S.T.

1-1) and Facility Hazardous Energy Control Program. Coordinate source of power clearances with System Dispatcher and System Transmission Operators.

Receive clearance requests and determines whether or not equipment can be removed from service.

Perform or direct emergency switching in accordance with Standing Operating Procedures and Emergency Preparedness Plans.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Exerts moderately heavy physical effort which includes lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.

Climbing ladders and stairs, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, or bending for long periods of time may be required in performing duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS The work is accomplished in and around dams, power plants, and related facilities with exposure to high levels of noise, moving parts, hazardous materials, and electrical hazards.

Work is also performed outside under prevailing weather and terrain conditions. Some work assignments are performed in confined spaces, closed and restricted quarters, and at substantial heights.

May be required to work at CRT screens for long periods.