Power Plant Mechanic Trainee II/III

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pickstown (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pickstown, SD seeks a Power Plant Trainee Mechanic. You will inspect, adjust, maintain, repair, test, install, and modify mechanical equipment within a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, and water control structures, under journeyman guidance.

The position is permanent and full-time, with DHA recruitment; officers may offer incentives. Citizenship, selective service certification, and a suitability/background check are required.

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service certification.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable background investigation and suitability determination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, maintain, repair, test, install, and modify mechanical equipment, systems, and structures within a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, and related water control structures.
• Work under journeyman guidance to perform duties as described in the position overview.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Power Plant Trainee Mechanic, you will work under journeyman guidance to inspect, adjust, maintain, repair, test, install, and modify mechanical equipment, systems, and structures within a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, and associated water control structures.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Pickstown, South Dakota

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Power Plant Trainee Mechanic, you will work under journeyman guidance to inspect, adjust, maintain, repair, test, install, and modify mechanical equipment, systems, and structures within a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, and associated water control structures.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Logistics Career Field. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following incentives may be authorized: Recruitment incentive, Relocation Incentive, Student Loan Repayment. Not eligible for telework. Requires employee to wear protective clothing. May require working outside in all kinds of weather. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced, WB-00 Trainee II or WB-00 Trainee III. Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade of WB-00 Power Plant Mechanic (DR).