About the Position: Directs the many facets and activities of the Seattle District Hydroelectric Power Plant Trainee Program (HPPTP) and is responsible for ensuring quality and quantity of the training. Geographic coverage includes, simultaneously, Chief Joseph Dam, Libby Dam, and Albeni Falls Dam sites, large multi-purpose hydroelectric power plant projects.
Who May Apply: US 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes (1) administering a training program; and/or (2) development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; AND (3) work experience in the occupation or subject-matter fields of mechanical, electrical, and/or operator in a power producing setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education / Training Program Administration Instructional Delivery and Learner Development Instructional Design Learning and Program Evaluation
Serves as the Program Director and Training Coordinator, and as the principal instructor, for the Seattle District Hydroelectric Power Plant Training Program.
The Program is a District-wide trades and crafts apprenticeship curriculum combining formal education and on-the-job training leading to journey level capability in the Power Plant Electrician, Mechanic, and Operator series.
Develops and oversees parallel training programs to accommodate trainees at the 4-year entry apprenticeship level and/or the 2-year post trade school.
Develops lesson plans and makes additional assignments to produce a broad knowledge of the project's equipment and operations.
Prepares and develops audiovisual programs to reinforce, or supplement written information on all pertinent phases of power plant, turbine/generator, and spillway control operations, which includes demonstrations of actual equipment operation.
Provides day-to-day, general supervision of trades and crafts trainees at power plant projects.
Develops a cross-training program to accommodate the continued skill maintenance and advancement of journey-level trades and crafts personnel for the 3 project sites.