About this role
Job SummaryReclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Control Center Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lower Colorado Dams Office, Hoover Dam Field Division, Operations Office, Control Center Group located at the Hoover Dam in Clark County, NV.
QualificationsThis position requires knowledge and understanding to operate the various facility systems to meet generation, voltage, and water system operating criteria. This knowledge is demonstrated by having successfully performed the duties of a Control Center Operator OR as a Control Center Operator in training status at a large hydroelectric facility. If your resume does not clearly reflect this experience, you will be marked as ineligible 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 06/19/2026.
Major DutiesResponsible for control of powerplants, switchyards, and water release systems to meet both the power and water requirements. Meets these requirements by performing remote operations or by directing Powerplant Operators in the operations necessary to start, stop, or condense generators to meet the generation and spinning reserve requirements of the power system. Responsible for the proper loading of generators, transformers, transmission lines and buses; diagnoses troubles from information obtained from various data acquisition instruments under their own observation and from other stations and initiates corrective measures. During plant or system emergencies, works in conjunction with supervisors, and/or the System Dispatchers to restore generation or system facilities to service. Monitors and utilizes power and water data to meet generation and water scheduling requirements and to prepare operating reports in an error free manner for all project facilities. Maintains a record of all applicable switching and clearances that effect operations. Required to direct switching and tagging procedures and maintains all applicable documentation pertaining to that function. Directs Powerplant Operators, Apprentices, and others assigned for normal duties, training and/or orientation. Assumes an active role in developing, revising, and updating Standard Operating Procedures, Operation Manuals, Operating Guidelines, and prints for all new and/or modified existing equipment.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Individuals selected may be subject to working 12 hour rotating shifts to include swing shift, graveyard shift, holidays, and weekends. Current/Former Federal Employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal. Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period. Who May Apply: Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)