Foreman III Powerplant Ops & Maintenance

Foreman III Powerplant Ops & Maintenance

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Hungry Horse, Montana

Salary Range: $63.95 - $69.28 Per Hour

Job Summary: Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Foreman III Powerplant Ops & Maintenance. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Hungry Horse, Montanahttps://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html

Major Duties:

• The work involves assignments in a broad range of operations and maintenance activities related to the dam, power plant and associated structures, grounds and roads within the Hungry Horse Project boundaries. The operation of the dam and power plant and maintenance activities require the incumbent to solve novel problems, modify and extend standard operation and maintenance techniques, and develop new approaches to solve problems. Responsible for the overall accomplishment of work objectives and assignments through such activities as planning, scheduling, work direction and coordinating all aspects of work for the personnel assigned within the context of schedules and priorities established by higher level supervision. Responsible for the work performed by a composite crew comprised of hydro-electric mechanics, electricians, operators, power system control craftsman and utility support personnel who are utilized to perform maintenance, repairs, operations, inspections, additions and modifications to Hungry Horse facilities.

Qualifications: Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/02/2026. The Foreman III, Powerplant O&M position has a 3 step pay system and applicants initially hired into a position at the Hungry Horse Field Office will be hired at the step 1 wage rate of $63.95 per hour. After a one year period from the date of hire, upon performing successfully in this position and approval by the supervisor, the incumbent may be advanced to the step 2 wage rate of $66.62 per hour. Again, after a one year period, successful job performance, and supervisory approval, the incumbent may be advanced to the step 3 wage rate of $69.28 per hour. Annual wage adjustments are reviewed and adjusted the first full pay period in May of each year.

How to Apply: Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 04/02/2026. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page. Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-02