POWER PLANT TRAINEE I
Ashland, KY Ashland, KY Full-time Full-time $37.
50 - $52.
08 an hour $37.
50 - $52.
08 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Duties Consist of on-the-job training in operational and maintenance procedures throughout a hydroelectric power plant.
Works with power plant operators in the performance of equipment operation maintenance and repair duties.
Work all phases of power plant operation and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical equipment and their auxiliary systems and controls in the powerhouse, dam and switchyard.
Apply basic hydropower plant trade practices sufficient to enable the incumbent to perform and train in the simple repetitive tasks of the trade such as replacing parts.
test operation Comply with safety manuals, observing safety rules and, regulations, and instructions.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Pre-employment Physical is required.
Position requires heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Pre-employment Drug Screening is required and may be subject to random drug screening.
Required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
Require a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
This position requires a pre-employment physical examination and be enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires periodic physical examinations.
Must sign an Employment, Mobility, and Continued Service Agreement.
Trainee is responsible for completing lesson assignments and on-the-job training assignments on time.
Works with experienced operations and maintenance personnel performing tasks as directed.
May be promoted to the next higher grade in the trainee program after satisfactory completion of required coursework, performance, appropriate time at grade level, and other regulatory requirements without further competition.
Qualifications Who May Apply:
U.
S Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
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).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required.
However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) POWER PLANT TRAINEE I without more than normal supervision.
Duties Include; operation, servicing and maintenance of equipment in and ancillary hydroelectric power plant including routine preventive maintenance and checks, cleaning, painting, and similar services, and assisting with major electrical and mechanical overhauls.
Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent frequently lifts, carries or otherwise handles items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally handles items greater than 50 pounds.
Assistance is available with heavy items.
Works in sitting, standing, walking.
bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping positions, for extended periods if required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is required to be performed both inside and outside and is subject to all extremes of weather.
Incumbent is subjected to the danger of falls from scaffolds and slings, asbestos, carbon dust, fumes, electric shock, noise, moving machinery.
close places in cramped positions.
slippery conditions both water and grease.
frequent travel, and other conditions expected from mechanical and electrical repair of power plant equipment.
Incumbent is subject to abrasions, burns, cuts.
and bruises common to the use of hand tools.
Employee is required to observe established safe working procedures.
Wearing of respirators, hard hats, hard toe footwear, gloves.
goggles.
face shields, rubber aprons, rainwear, and earplugs is mandatory in the performance of duties.
Education The Hydropower Plant Trainee formal classroom training portion at Old Hickory Power Plant will last approximately 1 year, with formal on-the-job training lasting 2-3 additional years.
After successfully completing the formal classroom portion of the Power Plant Trainee program, possible duty locations may be Barkley Power Plant, Kuttawa KY; Old Hickory Power Plant, Hendersonville TN or Old Hickory, TN, and Cheatham Power Plant, Ashland City TN or Charlotte TN.
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) Engineering and Scientific Career Field (CF) position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume.
2.
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE:
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on 08/21/2023 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12086481).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website https:
//portal.
chra.
army.
mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address GJ-APF-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume.
2.
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE:
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Direct Hire Authority:
U.
S Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
50 - $52.
08 an hour $37.
50 - $52.
08 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Duties Consist of on-the-job training in operational and maintenance procedures throughout a hydroelectric power plant.
Works with power plant operators in the performance of equipment operation maintenance and repair duties.
Work all phases of power plant operation and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical equipment and their auxiliary systems and controls in the powerhouse, dam and switchyard.
Apply basic hydropower plant trade practices sufficient to enable the incumbent to perform and train in the simple repetitive tasks of the trade such as replacing parts.
test operation Comply with safety manuals, observing safety rules and, regulations, and instructions.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Pre-employment Physical is required.
Position requires heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Pre-employment Drug Screening is required and may be subject to random drug screening.
Required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
Require a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
This position requires a pre-employment physical examination and be enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires periodic physical examinations.
Must sign an Employment, Mobility, and Continued Service Agreement.
Trainee is responsible for completing lesson assignments and on-the-job training assignments on time.
Works with experienced operations and maintenance personnel performing tasks as directed.
May be promoted to the next higher grade in the trainee program after satisfactory completion of required coursework, performance, appropriate time at grade level, and other regulatory requirements without further competition.
Qualifications Who May Apply:
U.
S Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
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).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required.
However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) POWER PLANT TRAINEE I without more than normal supervision.
Duties Include; operation, servicing and maintenance of equipment in and ancillary hydroelectric power plant including routine preventive maintenance and checks, cleaning, painting, and similar services, and assisting with major electrical and mechanical overhauls.
Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent frequently lifts, carries or otherwise handles items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally handles items greater than 50 pounds.
Assistance is available with heavy items.
Works in sitting, standing, walking.
bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping positions, for extended periods if required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is required to be performed both inside and outside and is subject to all extremes of weather.
Incumbent is subjected to the danger of falls from scaffolds and slings, asbestos, carbon dust, fumes, electric shock, noise, moving machinery.
close places in cramped positions.
slippery conditions both water and grease.
frequent travel, and other conditions expected from mechanical and electrical repair of power plant equipment.
Incumbent is subject to abrasions, burns, cuts.
and bruises common to the use of hand tools.
Employee is required to observe established safe working procedures.
Wearing of respirators, hard hats, hard toe footwear, gloves.
goggles.
face shields, rubber aprons, rainwear, and earplugs is mandatory in the performance of duties.
Education The Hydropower Plant Trainee formal classroom training portion at Old Hickory Power Plant will last approximately 1 year, with formal on-the-job training lasting 2-3 additional years.
After successfully completing the formal classroom portion of the Power Plant Trainee program, possible duty locations may be Barkley Power Plant, Kuttawa KY; Old Hickory Power Plant, Hendersonville TN or Old Hickory, TN, and Cheatham Power Plant, Ashland City TN or Charlotte TN.
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) Engineering and Scientific Career Field (CF) position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume.
2.
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE:
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on 08/21/2023 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12086481).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website https:
//portal.
chra.
army.
mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address GJ-APF-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume.
2.
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE:
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Direct Hire Authority:
U.
S Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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