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Maintenance Worker

US Bureau of Reclamation -
Klamath Falls, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.78 - $31.91 an hour
10 days ago

Qualifications

Crane operation
Commercial truck driving
CDL A
Forklift
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker. Join the Klamath Basin Area Office as a Dam Operator responsible for the operation of multiple Dams within the Klamath Project, located in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority and is open to U.S. citizens and nationals who meet all eligibility requirements, including permanent and exclusive residency within the defined vicinity of the field unit as described in this announcement. Under this authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

Observes and reckons with related operational factors, such as maintaining prescribed water levels in reservoirs, conveyance capacities, and changes in diverter's pumping operations.
Makes irrigation water deliveries to private lands from canal turnouts, water releases into water areas under Fish and Wildlife control, and from wildlife regulating ponds into Project leased lands.
Repairs, paints and replaces water control gates and pipes. Maintains and repairs irrigation equipment and facilities, including pumps, valves, discharge gates, turnouts, pipes, fittings).
Operates and services farm and construction-type equipment, such as rubber-tired backhoe, motor grader, crawler tractor, farm tractor, hydraulic excavation, front end loader, forklift, boat, power mowers, asphalt pots, small cement mixer, motor vehicles and trucks weighing no more than 26,000 pounds.
Performs janitorial and groundskeeping tasks (e.g., mowing, watering, trash removal), fuels and services vehicles, and removes snow and ice from Project office access and parking areas.
Repairs, paints and replaces water control gates and pipes. Maintains and repairs irrigation equipment and facilities, including pumps, valves, discharge gates, turnouts, pipes, fittings).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
You must possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Failure to obtain/maintain a Class A CDL will result in the termination of appointment.
Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
You must obtain and maintain a State Herbicide license within 180 days of employment. Failure to obtain/maintain the license will result in the termination of appointment.
You must obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator's license, Fixed Crane certification, Rigger certification, various Dam Tenders certification courses and a valid CPR and First Aid certificate. Failure to meet certification requirements could result in adverse consequences.
You are required to work a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct Deposit participation required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must support your response to the screen out question.

The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: 75 miles of Klamath Falls, OR. You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.

Physical Demands: Routinely lifts, moves, and carries loads up to 50 pounds unassisted. Occasionally lifts andmoves heavier objectives with assistance (e.g., hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand,stoop, bend, kneel and crawl for extended periods, and to climb up and down slopes or rockyinclines. Works in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions, on ladders and scaffolds, andwhile material is on supports. Physical exertion is needed to change water releases from storage and distribution systems

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain,wind, snow, ice). Field work is performed on earth canal slopes, near fast moving water, onirregular terrain concealed by weeds and debris, on elevated pump station decks and dams, andsimilar situations. Occasionally operates or works from an open boat or raft. Work involvesregular exposure to dirt, dust and grease, and the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks,burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers, and scrapes. Protective clothing is typically worn inappropriate circumstances (e.g., coveralls, hardhat, gloves, safety goggles, hearing protection,boots)

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. The Servicing Human Resources Office will determine whether applicants meet the qualification and eligibility requirements described in this announcement. Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration. You must certify that you will maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement.

Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Servicing Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be reviewed. Applicants may submit only one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine qualifications and eligibility. If more than one resume is submitted, only the most recent submission will be reviewed.

If your resume is incomplete or does not demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements or specialized experience described in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or not qualified for further consideration.

Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/19/2026:

Two Page Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Proof of residence (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy). SF-50 cannot be accepted as proof of residence.

Veteran Documentation, if applicable, such as: DD-214, SF15, letter from Veteran Affairs, etc.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/19/2026.

You must provide documentation to support your eligibility and qualification claims. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibility sections to ensure you submit the appropriate information. You will only be considered for eligibilities for which you have provided the required supporting documentation.

Applications may be submitted through USAJOBS or through other authorized methods identified by the agency (e.g., third-party platforms or local outreach efforts) to support targeted recruitment under this authority.

Applicants submitting materials outside of USAJOBS must:

Submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement, and

Ensure all materials are formatted and consistent with the application instructions outlined in this announcement, including resume requirements and supporting documentation.

All applications, regardless of submission method, will be evaluated using the same criteria and requirements to ensure a fair and equitable hiring process.

Applications received after the closing date, or that do not meet the requirements outlined in this announcement, will not be considered.

USAJOBS Application Instructions

Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.

Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
- Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application"
- To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027585

Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.

Select documents you want included in this application.

Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.

Select if you want to include your demographic information.

After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."

Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.

Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
- Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.

Review and Submit Application.

While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.

You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
- To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
- Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

Agency contact information

BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office

Phone

916-978-5476

Fax

916-978-5563

[email protected]

Address

KBAO
Bureau of Reclamation
6600 Washburn Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
US

Next steps

Once your Occupational Questionnaire has been received, you will receive an acknowledgment confirming your submission was successful.

Applicants who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under this authority, all applicants determined to be qualified may be referred. If your name is referred, you may be contacted directly by the hiring official for a possible interview.

You will be notified of the status of your application at key stages in the process, including when candidates are referred for consideration and when the selection process has been completed.

You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/

Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Klamath Falls, OR

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$25.78 - $31.91 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 7

Promotion potential

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

4749 Maintenance Mechanic

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Credentialing

Financial disclosure required

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

BOR-CGB-26-FUL-13027585-NW

Control number

879289200

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