Hybrid Irrigation System Operator bei Department of the Interior

Irrigation System Operator

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Saint Ignatius, Montana

Salary Range: $40332 - $52426 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Flathead Irrigation Project in Saint Ignatius, Montana. These are temporary positions NOT-TO-EXCEED 6 MONTHS. However, the position may be extended up to SIX (6) ADDITIONAL MONTHS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS, RELOCATION BONUS OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED, PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL

Major Duties:

• Log all water requests pertaining to operations.
• Schedule and ensure water delivery to eligible water users.
• Communicate with water users involving maintenance and water deliver.
• Resolve water disputes as it pertains to Irrigation operations, maintenance, and water delivery.
• Repair or replace structures in canals and laterals.
• Prevent flooding of crops.
• Clean debris out of the canal to prevent damage to equipment.
• Maintain equipment usage and repair to prevent flooding of canals.
• Perform various irrigation duties including dam operations, dam safety and early warning systems with little or no supervision.
• Plan and schedule work activities for irrigation assignments requiring completion.

Qualifications: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:(OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions, GS-0459 and IOR). GS-5: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level OR 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: · Farming or ranching work that provided knowledge of soil and water conservation practices and irrigation procedures used in the geographical area for which application is made. · Construction, maintenance, or operating work that provided a knowledge of the control, regulation, distribution, and measurement of water. · Control, clearing, maintaining irrigation ditches, canals, and equipment; or soil conservation or engineering technician work where the duties provided a knowledge of irrigation procedures. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

How to Apply: ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ); all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ PLEASE NOTE - NO APPLICATION MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA E-MAIL.

Application Deadline: 2025-08-06