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Job Title:Hydromechanic

Department:Department Of The Interior

Agency:Bureau of Reclamation

Job Announcement Number:BR-PN-DE-GC-14-277


The contents of the announcement can still be viewed.


$39.55 to $39.55 / Per Hour


Tuesday, August 5, 2014 to Tuesday, August 19, 2014






MANY vacancies - Grand Coulee, WA View Map


All United States Citizens and Nationals.


Not Applicable




About the Agency

Position is being advertised concurrently under BR-PN-VA-GC-14-261 for current federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible. If you are interested in applying under both announcement numbers, you must submit application packages for each.

Telework Statement: Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.

Location - Grand Coulee, WA .
Positions may be filled in various locations on Project.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.


  • Occasional Travel
  • Ocasional travel may be required.


  • Yes


  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for Federal employment.
  • Work schedule: Mon-Thurs, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Selectees must pass a pre-employment physical prior to hire.


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Duties include identification and correction of problems causing mechanical equipment malfunctions, as well as performing periodic and unscheduled mechanical maintenance/repair of equipment and structures common to hydroelectric facilities. Such mechanical equipment includes but is not limited to turbines, generators, governors, pumps, motors, eductors, valves, pipes, penstocks, air compressors, and unit auxiliaries, lubricating oil systems, fire and service water systems, elevators, gates, transformers, spillway and intake hoisting equipment, low and high pressure pneumatic and hydraulic devices and systems, HVAC equipment, sewage and water treatment facilities, cranes and common shop tools/equipment. Operates gantry, bridge, mobile cranes and hoists, moving, dismantling, assembling, overhauling and repairing of hydroelectric plant machinery and related equipment. Rigs for overhaul and maintenance of powerplant and dam equipment. Operates and maintains lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, and band saws. Reads and understands blueprints.


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Applicants will be further evaluated on the following Job Elements for trade/labor positions through your resume and responses to the online questions.

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out).
2. Ability to operate and maintain equipment.
3. Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, etc.
4. Knowledge of technical practices.
5. Knowledge of safety and safe clearance practices.



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The referral list from this public notice may be used to fill subsequent positions (similar title, series and grade, location, and KSA requirements) within 120 days of the closing date of the job announcement.


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Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on the closing date of this announcement. When youre ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.

This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamations Hiring SystemHireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit:


-- Auto Requested Fax or uploading from your USAJOBS profile instructions provided during the online application process

-- E-mail to



-- Hand deliver to the Bureau of Reclamation, Human Resources Room 109, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise, Idaho.

Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting documents.






For information on veteran's eligibility visit:




Teresa Barton
Phone: 208-378-5155
Fax: 208-378-5023
Agency Information:
1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100
Attn: PN-1426
Boise, ID
Fax: 208-378-5023



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