Department of the Interior

O&M Supervisor II

Davis Dam, Arizona Full time

O&M Supervisor II

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Davis Dam, Arizona

Salary Range: $64.53 - $67 Per Hour

Job Summary: Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a O&M Supervisor II. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lower Colorado Basin Region, Lower Colorado Dams Office, Davis Dam Field Division.

Major Duties:

  • Supervises a crew of multi-trade employees in the performance of all aspects of operational and maintenance activities for hydroelectric equipment, structures, dam, waterways, roads, associated facilities, and auxiliary equipment. Provides direct input to the Manager, Davis Dam, on major maintenance assignments, including development of technical specifications for replacement equipment. Inspects, tests or supervises testing, and prepares reports, field drawings and records of technical equipment for immediate use and future reference. Establishes comprehensive testing procedures and standards to guide maintenance forces in the performance of their work. Provides supervision, guidance, and staff assistance in all matters relating to the operation, maintenance and repair for the Davis Dam Field Division. This includes developing maintenance schedules for the performance of work, job forecasting, scheduling, reviewing, dispatching, and reporting of maintenance job orders and cost records. Determines the materials, tools, special equipment, etc., necessary to perform scheduled work. Assists with administrative functions, clerical support for the foreman, T&A reports, equipment history cards, supply records, and routine reports. Initiates and carries out an effective safety program. This includes but is not limited to provisions contained in Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, FIST (Facilities Instructions Standards, and Techniques), and OSHA regulations. Keeps the Davis Dam Manager informed of significant administrative, operational and technical problems encountered and recommends remedial measures or changes in policies or procedures to increase efficiency, reduce operation and maintenance costs, and/or improve morale and working relations of Division employees. Recommends employee training, and assists with the indoctrination and training for new employees

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. Much of the equipment that is operated and maintained is specialized and requires journey level knowledge of a Hydroelectric Mechanic or Hydroelectric Electrician. Although journey level knowledge of both crafts supervised is not mandatory to the incumbent, journey level knowledge in one of the two is required and MUST be reflected on your resume. If your resume does not clearly reflect you are a journeylevel Hydroelectric Mechanic or Hydroelectric Electrician, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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 any selective placement factors if applicable, by 05/11/2026.

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 05/11/2026. 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: 2026-05-11