About this role
Job Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Maintenance Repairperson. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
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Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/10/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.
In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
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 to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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.
Major Duties
- Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs duties of a varied or general nature and intermediate skill level in the maintenance and repair of buildings, dams, powerplants, water conveyance facilities, canals and related facilities.
- These duties include some combination of carpentry, painting, concrete placement and finishing, pipe work, rough welding, hydrologic data collection, etc.
- Duties also include maintenance and repair of high-pressure hydraulic systems, HVAC systems, electric motors and hoists, and large emergency generators.
- Makes routine inspections of the mechanical and electrical equipment and reports unsatisfactory operation and unusual operating conditions to supervisors.
- Takes and reports dam instrumentation readings for measuring seepage, uplift pressure, and various foundation movement devices.
- Writes clearance procedures for dam operating equipment and water conveyance systems in accordance with Reclamation Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP).
- May work under HECP in capacities of operations supervisor, job supervisor, switchman and authorized employee.
- The duties may include the operation and minor maintenance of light and heavy trucks, wheel tractors, backhoe, front end loaders, slope mower and towing trailer or equipment.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have a current valid driver's license by entry on duty and maintain throughout employment. You must pass a physical examination. You may need to complete a statement regarding your physical ability.
You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a number of applicable certifications and training requirements relating to the position. You may be required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.