Pumping and Power Plant Attendant

Description:

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Aff\airs, Northwest Region, Wapato Irrigation, Branch of Irrigation, in Wapato, Washington.

This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Requirements:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
As a PUMP AND POWER PLANT ATTENDANT, incumbent must have the ability to do the work under close supervision of a work leader to operate a pump station and complete work assignments timely and safely. Work examples such as independently troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems; knowledge of technical trade terminology tools and use of equipment; possess strong work ethics, dexterity and perform strenuous work as required. Ability to use computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (screen-out element) KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. ABILITY TO USE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (INCLUDES BLUEPRINTING READING) ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.