Department of the Interior

Powerplant Supervisor II

Twin Lakes, Colorado Full time

Powerplant Supervisor II

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Twin Lakes, Colorado

Salary Range: $62.42 - $67.62 Per Hour

Job Summary: Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Powerplant Supervisor II. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Twin Lakes, Colorado For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf.

Major Duties:

  • Supervise multiple crafts to operate and maintain a hydroelectric powerplant and associated facilities. Schedule preventative or scheduled maintenance work job plans, using a computerized preventative maintenance management program to review, update, analyze, prioritize, document, approve, and complete work order verifications and Job Hazard Analysis. Schedule preventive maintenance work orders. Schedule powerplant and dam inspection recommendations to meet established corrective action requirements. Review and approve all maintenance acquisitions (above $10,000) or micro-purchasing (up to $10,000) for equipment and supply.

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 any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/22/2026.

How to Apply: Cont. Required Documents: LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: Current or former land management agency appointees. You must submit (1) a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that reflects having initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited (temporary/term) appointment; (2) a copy of SF-50(s), Notification of Personnel Action(s), that reflect having served under one (1) or more time-limited (temporary/term) appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two (2) or more years; and (3) a copy of your Performance Appraisal Plan and/or Supervisor Memorandum that reflects having performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. For more information, click here. PUBLIC LAND CORPS: Former PLC members. You must provide a copy of your signed Certificate of Non-Competitive Eligibility and clearly state in your resume time served and duties performed on an appropriate conservation project. For more information, click here. OTHER HIRING AUTHORITIES: Applicants claiming eligibility based on a Special Hiring Authority must submit applicable proof of eligibility as outlined in the following site(s): Special Hiring Authorities, Schedule A, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps, Interchange Agreement, Military Spouse Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 01/22/2026. 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: 2026-01-22