Power Plant Trainee I

US Army Corps of Engineers; Royal (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Blakely Power Plant, Royal, Arkansas, seeks a Power Plant Trainee 1 to join the Operations Division. This Direct Hire Authority position is permanent and focuses on training in hydropower operations during a structured four-year program.

Candidates must commit to a year-long probationary period, provide proof of U.S. citizenship, and comply with pre-employment selectivity requirements. PCS considerations and direct deposit are part of the employment terms.

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• 1 year probationary period during which fitness and public interest grounds are evaluated.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Power Plant Trainee 1 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operations Division, Blakely Power Plant.
• Participate in a 4-year hydropower training program and demonstrate progress through coursework and exams.
• Support daily power plant operations and safety practices as part of the trainee program.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as Power Plant Trainee 1 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operations Division, Blakely Power Plant.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Royal, Arkansas

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as Power Plant Trainee 1 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operations Division, Blakely Power Plant.

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. 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)18 Career Program position aligned under the Industrial Equipment Operation Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. This particular announcement will be utilizing Expedited Referral Process. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a selection is made. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Continuous satisfactory progress (on prescribed program schedule) toward completion of the 4-year training program as determined by timely completion of course work, passing scores on exams (written and oral board reviews), and satisfactory skills demonstration. Non-completion of the Hydropower training program within the 4 year period may lead to termination.