Foreman I Powerplant

Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Foreman I Powerplant. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Yellowtail Dam, Fort Smith Village, Montana. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: This position is designated as a "Work/Crew Lead" position and provides leadership and provision of technical knowledge, with responsibility for the productivity of a small crew. Leads a variety of maintenance duties and crafts for industrial facilities and equipment associated with dams, hydroelectric power plants, and related facilities. Performs day-to-day skilled journeyman industrial facility and equipment maintenance work in the craft(s) for which the incumbent is qualified. Provides short-term planning and coordination of work and resources; relays instructions from the supervisor to the workers; advises on proper work methods; ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available; obtains needed instructions or decisions from the supervisor on work problems; understands and explains standard operating procedures, deadlines, directives, etc. to workers; checks work in progress, as well as upon completion; ensures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed; and reports status and progress of work to supervisor.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/30/2026-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) Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Troubleshooting If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors above are 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.