Summary All hourly jobs are considered as open for bid on a continuous basis. Any BPA employee on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment may, at any time, submit an application for permanent promotions, reassignments, or change of duty stations. In order to assure all interested employees are considered, candidates are solicited annually through a Continuous Vacancy Announcement - Hourly Jobs (Bid List) identifying those jobs and duty locations, for which they wish to be considered. Responsibilities As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman I, you will: Work Leadership: Assign duties. Plans and schedules daily work assignments to ensure maximum utilization of resources and achievement of priority work within guidelines established by the Fleet Maintenance Manager. Maintain discipline. Assists supervisor in establishing standards of performance and conduct, ensuring employees' compliance with those standards as well as with administrative rules, regulations, and procedures. Counsels employees to ensure compliance. Enforce Safety Rules. Instructs subordinates in safety rules and safe work practices, including proper use of tools and equipment, safe driving techniques, fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and general housekeeping practices. Responsible for organizing and conducting regular safety meetings. Insures that work areas are free from safety hazards and that subordinates follow safe work practices as prescribed by regulations, laws, and standard shop practices. Investigates all accidents involving subordinates and completes required reports accurately and promptly. Perform, Reviews, and Inspect Work. Performs productive work and reviews and inspects work of subordinates to ensure the safety and reliability of repairs. Responsible for Quantity and Quality of Specific Tasks. Responsible for timely, efficient, and safe work production of all Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic work performed in the Vehicle Maintenance Garage and at field sites. Planning and Scheduling: Coordinate work schedules with other craft supervisors and managers to avoid delays, meet deadlines, and satisfy priorities. Prepares and coordinates short-range work plans to accomplish workload, including preparation of time and material cost estimates. May work with commercial vendors to meet workload requirements. Recommends and evaluates purchase of new tools and equipment required to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. Administrative: Review Employees' Performance and Recommends Personnel Actions. Continuously evaluates employees' performance and initiates proper actions to provide job satisfaction, improve working skills, resolve employee problems, develop a cohesive team, and improve employee conduct. The incumbent recommends administrative actions to the supervisor. Identify, Plan, and Implement Training. Orients new employees to the work unit and explains nature and purpose of work programs. Provides on-the-job training to improve skills and efficiency. Recommends external training to provide additional theory and skills required to maintain craft proficiency or supervisory advancement. Reports and Records. Prepares and forwards required documents relating to work progress, materials, field purchases, and equipment. Incumbent reports problems to the supervisor relating to work, materials, safety, or personnel when these are of a nature requiring action by higher authority or referral to other offices of the Administration. Ensures all accidents are reported immediately to the supervisor by providing a complete and accurate account of the accident. The Foreman I is responsible for accountability and serviceability of all tools and equipment assigned to their respective garage and/or service truck(s). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).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 the 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 factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise preventive maintenance, removing worn or defective parts, and replacing with new or rebuilt assemblies on heavy mobile vehicles and equipment. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead Or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble shooting Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. When indoors, is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. The incumbent may sometimes work in inclement weather, mud or snow, wet or icy areas and may be exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or ground. May work on parts cleaning systems which contain dirt, oil or grease. The work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials; proper respiratory apparatus and protective apparel shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled.To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the Foreman I follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may have to be worn or used for long periods. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Corrects deficiencies on all major systems such as engines, power trains, hydraulic suspension, steering and electrical systems, and subsystems on both heavy vehicles and mobile equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, rollers, construction and earth moving equipment; front-end loaders, backhoes, and similar power shovels; mobile cranes; heavy special purpose vehicles such as large transmission line maintenance vehicles, fuel dispensing trucks, and fire trucks; and automobiles and light equipment such as forklifts and snowmobiles. Performs inspections of vehicles and equipment. Utilizes scientific diagnostic equipment to diagnose and correct malfunction of internal and external parts of equipment and vehicles; repairs or replaces power train components, brakes, suspension and steering problems. Utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques and theory to isolate and correct problems in high pressure and extra-high pressure hydraulic systems. Uses technical schematics and drawings as required for trouble-shooting and maintenance of equipment. Uses tools and work equipment such as electric arc and gas welding equipment and mechanical tools. Drives 35% of the time in all weather conditions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. EEO Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.