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Dam Operator

Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.78/hr - $31.91/hr

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Dam Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operates electrical and mechanical equipment to regulate the positions of the gates and stop logs that comprise the control structures of Link River, Keno Dams Gerber, Clear Lake dams and various diversion dams and pumping plants

Requires extensive knowledge of performing water operation tasks for irrigation and flood control, calculating, and making prescribed water releases, recording reservoir elevations and gate openings

Performs a variety of trades and crafts duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO), its grounds and facilities, using skills, techniques and methods of carpentry, painting, masonry, pipefitting, welding, irrigating, and calculating water releases

Coordinates with representatives of irrigation districts, individual water users, and other federal offices (e.g., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) regarding water operations

Operates the gates at Link River and Keno Dams to maintain the required elevation of Upper Klamath Lake (UKL) and Lake Ewauna, as well as the flow rate in the Klamath River downstream of Keno Dam in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements

Operates the emergency stand-by generator to provide electrical power to the Dam during utility system outages or on a monthly basis, as required by the maintenance schedule, for the emergency backup equipment

Maintains accurate and legible records of the daily operations of the Dams and enters the information in the logbook in accordance with format prescribed by the Standing Operating Procedures for both Keno and Link River Dams

Reads, records, and transmits lake elevation data, downstream river flow rates and stage data, staff gage readings at reservoirs and conveyance system control points and all other required information

Operations may be required at any hour of the day, night, or weekend as dictated by the operations schedule, varying climatic conditions, or flood control requirements

Performs maintenance work on canals, drains, and water facility structures, including dams, pumping plants, check structure turnouts, and bridges, etc. Places earthwork and riprap. Repairs, paints, and replaces water control gates and pipes

Constructs, installs, repairs, or modifies wooden items and structures, such as panels, concrete forms, dry walls, framework, interior and exterior trim, cabinets, fences, bridges, etc. Measures and cuts materials to required dimensions, assembles with appropriate hardware or adhesives, and finishes completed work (e.g., planes, sands, seals, paints) as necessary

Performs fabrication and welding, including Metal Insert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Insert Gas (TIG), Arc and gas welding and cutting, operations on mild steel, cast iron, and aluminum to build or repair gates, bulk heads, turnouts, and stop logs

Qualification

Dam operationWater managementElectrical equipment operationMechanical equipment operationWeldingRecord keepingCommunicationTeamworkProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation

You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents)

You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents)

You must meet any minimum experience requirements (see Qualifications)

You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position

You must either possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application or be willing to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if selected for this position. Failure to maintain a Class A CDL will result in the termination of appointment

You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency

You will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing

You must obtain and maintain a current Forklift Operator's license, State Herbicide license, Fixed Crane certification, Rigger certification, various Dam Tenders certification courses and a valid CPR and First Aid certificate. Failure to meet certification requirements could result in adverse consequences

You are required to work a rotating weekend and holiday schedule

You are required to perform temporary duty travel (TDY) approximately 10% of the time