Water Resource Specialist

Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Water Resource Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lower Colorado Basin Region, Phoenix Area Office, Program Development Division located in Glendale, AZ. Full time telework/remote work not available; if selected you will be expected to report to the office in Glendale, AZ. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements and any selective factors, by the closing date of the announcement. Who May Apply: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Qualifications Education/Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. This position will be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. Subsequent promotion(s) to a higher grade may be made without further competition butis not guaranteed or promised. Promotion up to the GS-12 level is dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance at the higher-level duties. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level: Your resume must reflect that you possess one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 grade level in Federal Service having demonstrated experience in budget formulation, conducting and monitoring programs that relate to management of water and related resources (e.g., water conservation and reuse, drought, or improved water efficiency), OR experience administering or participating in multi-agency or multi-basin water supply studies and budget formulation. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level: Your resume must reflect that you possess one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal Service having demonstrated experience with utilizing water resource conservation principles and techniques to analyze specific needs for new or changed water conservation programs and develop innovative strategies and approaches to implement those programs. You must be clear when describing your experience, human resources may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect all of the above experience, your application will be marked as ineligible. 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 01/03/2025. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-11 grade level, only. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. If a degree is not yet completed but will be by the reporting date, you must in addition to providing transcripts, provide an official letter (on letterhead) from your university's registrar's office indicating your anticipated graduation date. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional information Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period. Telework: Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Full time telework or remote work is not available for this position. Selectees must be eligible to telework under the 2010 Telework Act. If selected, you will be expected to report to the office located in Glendale, AZ on a regular basis. E-Verify: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ Background Investigation: This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Selective Service Registration: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov Valid State Driver's License: As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. If selected for this position, a driving history records check is required. Working Conditions: The work is normally performed in an office setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled, and ventilated. Some field visits will be required for the purpose of visual inspections of geographic or environmental conditions. Such site visits encounter normal environmental conditions typical of the area, such as extreme heat and cold, precipitation, plants, and animals. Travel occasionally by fixed wing and rotary aircraft is required. Must use prescribed personal safety equipment. Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position represented AFGE local 376. Promotion Potential: If you are selected at the lower grade, promotions may be made at a later date without further competition. However, identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote you at some future date. Such promotions will depend upon administrative approval, the continuing need for an actual assignment and the demonstrated performance of higher-level duties. Full performance level is GS-12. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Read more 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.