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Power Plant Operator Assistant Supervisor
Architect of the Capitol · Posted 14 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $46.3 – $54/hr Apply by Dec 31, 2026 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating ENTJENTPINTJINTP EngineeringOperations
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This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP); Assistant Director, Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. The CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief Operating Officer; Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations; Assistant Director, Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D.
- →The incumbent serves as the Power Plant Operator Assistant Supervisor and is responsible for assisting the supervisor with the safety, environmental compliance, reliability and efficiency of all equipment in the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) during the assigned shift.
- →This position is emergency essential.
- →The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies, failure of plant machinery and equipment and inclement weather situations to support the critical mission of the Capitol Power Plant.
- →Tour of duty is for a rotating shift and will include holidays and weekends on a rotating basis.
- →Major Duties Include: The CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the AOC buildings.
- →The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies, failure of plant machinery and equipment, and inclement weather situations to support the critical mission of the CPP.
- →SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (30%) The incumbent assists the supervisor on a shift comprised of one Control Room Operator Leader, a mix of three Power Plant Operators and AMP Power Plant Operator trainees and one High Voltage Electrician (shift electrician) assigned to the shift.
- →Assists with the administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates, limited to administrative supervision for the High Voltage electrician.
- →Work assignments are typically on an ongoing basis and accomplished within the work shift or coordinated with other Power Plant Supervisors when operations take longer than a single shift.
- →When assigning work provides technical direction and assists subordinates in accomplishing difficult work steps.
- →Observes work of subordinates in progress to anticipate and resolve problems.
- →Completes performance plans for all subordinates.
- →Ensures that employees complete training requirements in their established training plan and complete all aspects of training, including completing training evaluations in a timely manner.
Requirements
- ✓The work requires the incumbent to hold and maintain current status for one of the following: Licenses: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIUPLE) First Class Power Engineer License; District of Columbia Class 1 Steam Engineer License; State issued Stationary Engineer License; or United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Engineer License.
- ✓The work also requires the incumbent to obtain an EPA Universal Certification for refrigeration systems within the first year of employment.
- ✓Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- ✓You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
Benefits
- ★A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
- ★Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience.
- ★The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.
- ★As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
- ★The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9846bfd0-9670-47d0-aaa2-bd5ae14dcb66
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