Power Plant Shift Operator

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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 Power Plant Shift Operator without more than normal supervision.
The ability to perform the most difficult and complex Power Plant Shift Operator task. I have served as sole contact for all matters involving the operation of a power production complex and responsible for on-the-spot decisions for the operation of the facilities. I have independently and with a high degree of proficiency operated and maintained water control structures and one or more powerhouses, switchyards and dams.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT- The work requires prolonged standing and walking, and climbing, crouching, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and kneeling. Eye and hand coordination is required to operate switches and controls. The incumbent is required to operate large valves, apply servolocks, lift deck hatches, and perform other jobs requiring pulling or turning force. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to distinguish the colors red and green and have good vision and hearing.

WORKING CONDITIONS- Works on a rotating shift, inside, in well-lighted work areas with occasional work outside in switchyards and substations in a variety of weather conditions. The incumbent is subject to electric hazards when working around high voltage equipment, mechanical hazards when working around rotating equipment, and constant noise from continuously operating machinery. The use of provided appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment to minimize or eliminate hazardous condition is mandatory.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized, subject to the provisions of an agency determination that a it is in the Government Interest.