Control Center Operator

Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Control Center Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts to include swing shift, graveyard shift, holidays, and weekends. Duty location: Glen Canyon Dam, Page, AZ.

Duties

The Primary duties of this position are performing a variety of journeyman level power systems control duties for dams, hydroelectric power plants and related facilities from the Control Center, working on a rotating basis with Senior Control Operator on a shift to accomplish overall operation of the power plant and water system. Performs inspections of dams, power plants, and other facilities in normal and emergency situations in accordance with Standing Operating procedures and Emergency Preparedness Plans. Directs, prepares, and performs switching and tagging operations to accomplish and issue clearances, hot line orders, general switching and special conditions on all delegated facilities. Receives requests for water releases from irrigation district representatives and verifies the authority of those making requests. Operates, inspects, cleans, and lubricates power plant turbines, generators, governors, and auxiliary equipment, including, air compressors, sump pumps, batteries, etc. Assesses all security alarms during shift and reports to proper authority. Trains apprentices, power plant operators and other operations personnel in computer and equipment operation through instruction and observation of work under simulated and actual operating conditions. Responsible for complying with safety instructions and regulations, ensuring individual's safety and promptly reporting unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents to the supervisor. Working Conditions: The work is accomplished in and around dams, power plants, and related facilities with exposure to high levels of noise, moving parts, hazardous materials, and electrical hazards. Work is also performed outside under prevailing weather and terrain conditions. Some work assignments are performed in confined spaces, closed and restricted quarters, and at substantial heights. May be required to work at CRT screens for long periods.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. This is a journey-level Control Center Operator for high voltage power systems and is an occupation for which a 4-year (8,000) apprenticeship program has been established between the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, and the Department of Labor. Applicants should have completed a formal apprentice program in Control Center Operations, or equivalent apprentice program; or possess journey-level control center operator experience in power generating systems supplemented by formal training and college level/technical course work (military or technical trade schools) which provided knowledge of and competency in control center operator trade practices. 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) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Dexterity and safety. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Operation of Job family specific equipment, machinery, etc. Technical practices Use of measuring instruments 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.