Powerplant Dispatcher Assistant - Bureau of Reclamation : Job Details

Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Powerplant Dispatcher Assistant. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This is an open continuous announcement for one (1) year from the initial open date. See Additional Information section for cut-off dates. Duty Location: Grand Coulee, Washington Responsibilities The Powerplant Dispatcher Assistant in cooperation with the Powerplant Dispatcher is responsible for the operation of water, pumping and generation equipment for the Grand Coulee Dam. Performs the operation of and/or is responsible for directing the operation of the following equipment: a combination of forty-three generating and/or pumping units with a power capacity of nearly 7300 MW. Circuit breakers, circuit switchers, power disconnects and grounding devices associated with multiple high voltage transmission and distribution switchyards operating at voltage levels of 11 5-kV, 230-kV and 525-kV. Electrical distribution sub stations and equipment operating at 13.8 kV, 6.9 kV, 2400 V, and 480 V/115 V levels. Requirements Conditions of Employment You 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 meet any minimum experience requirements (see Qualifications). 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. 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) Qualifications Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of a Powerplant Dispatcher Assistant 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 by 09/26/2025 or by the cut-off date for which you wish to be considered. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional Information WORK SCHEDULE: Will work a rotating 12-hour shift (Days & Nights), and will work a schedule of 7 days on-duty/off-duty (Wednesday to Tuesday). The cut off dates are October 11, 2024, January 11, 2025, April 11, 2025, and July 11, 2025. For consideration by a particular cut-off date, qualification requirements must be met by the applicable date. This is a competitive, TEMPORARY PROMOTION (UPCODE) announcement for a duration of up to one (1) year, and may be extended in one (1) year increments up to 5 years, from the time of selection. This temporary promotion action may be made permanent without further competition. The agreed upon eff effective dates for any time-limited promotion/upcode, may vary depending on needs and necessary coverage. The purpose of a time-limited promotion/upcode is to temporarily perform the duties of the Poweplant Dispatcher Assistant. The employee may be returned at any time (on or before the not-to-exceed date) to the position from which they were temporarily promoted/upcoded from or to a different position of equivalent grade, pay, and location. You may not appeal the return to the permanent lower graded or lower paying position (or the equivalent) through the administrative or negotiated grievance procedures, or to the Merit Systems Protection Board. Supervisory Approval: Supervisory approval will be required at time of selection. Applicants rated qualified for this position under this announcement will be eligible for payment for continuous or intermittent periods of work to this job classification. For BB employees, payment for this work may be made by upcoding on the employee's timesheet or using an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. For GS employees, payment for the work will be made by temporary promotion using an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: This is a bargaining unit position represented by a Union. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. This is NOT a virtual position.