Electric Power Controller

Summary You will serve as a Electric Power Controller in the Public Works Department, MCRD, Parris Island, SC. The position's purpose is to ensure the proper operation of the electrical co-generation system and steam production of the Combined Heat and Power Plant. Responsible for producing electrical power by gas turbine generator, diesel generator, and solar production and ensuring proper distribution of purchased electricity. Responsible for ensuring steam production and distribution for facilities. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the starting, stopping and proper operation of the gas turbine generator and associated equipment. You will be responsible for relaying instructions to the following shift operator to include problems encountered and corrective actions taken. You will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting set points and other settings of the base microgrid along with all of the solar arrays and the BESS battery bank. You will be responsible for oversight and management of the plant operations and work with Boiler Operators to supply the steam and electricity necessary to meet the base requirements. You will decide what work must be done to correct problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform, under normal supervision, the tasks of an WG-5407-11 Electric Power Controller demonstrated through experience including operating an entire system for a Combined Heat and Power Plant; Producing electrical power via gas turbine, diesel, and solar production. Ensuring proper distribution of electricity; Responsible for steam production and distribution; Directing personnel to maintain safe and efficient plant operation. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. This position requires rotating shift work. This position requires evening and weekend work. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.