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Join the staff of the Bureau of Reclamation as a Civil Engineer (Hydrologic) or as a Hydrologist.This position is located with the Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, Special Studies Division, in Carson City, NV. For more information on the Carson City area visit: http://carson.org/Additionalvacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in either the GS-0810 or GS-1315 series depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Civil Engineer (0810) salary range: GS-11: $89,685 - $105,831; GS-12: $101,040 - $120,390
Hydrologist (1315) salary range: GS-11: $67,574 - $87,852; GS-12: $80,993 - $105,295
The position may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. At the full performance GS-12 level, the incumbent serves as a senior specialist responsible for the investigation and development of models using programs such as RiverWare for use in planning studies directed at increasing and managing the water supplies of Northern Nevada.
-Serves as a modeling representative for the Area Office.
-Responsible for hydrologic analysis and forecasting in support of Area Office role as administrator of a large irrigation project (involving major reservoirs and canal systems).
-Makes model runs and recommends changes to Truckee-Carson River operations models.
-Works closely with other Reclamation modeling specialists as well as representatives from the Federal Water Master's office and the Truckee River Operating Agreement Coordinator's office to develop river operations models of the Truckee and Carson River systems.
-Conducts technical analysis regarding submitted water rights applications and potential impacts on Truckee and Carson River basins' water resources.
-Collects and analyzes data on water supplies, demands, reservoir operations and management, river hydraulics and, as required, for other studies and programs of the Area Office.
-Develops budget and workforce projections for assigned projects.
-Observes office safety policy and personally participates in and promotes the Office Safety Plan.
At the GS-11 levels, the duties of this position are developmental in nature, leading to the full performance level of GS-12. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next level of the position upon meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Note: Promotion is not automatic.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirement: Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE, GS-0810: Please see the description of qualifications required for the Civil Engineering discipline at the Office of Personnel Management's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfMINIMUMEDUCATION FOR HYDROLOGY DISCIPLINE, GS-1315: Please see the description of qualifications required for theHydrology discipline at the Office of Personnel Management's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315/ForeignEducation: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, applicants 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.In addition to meeting Basic Education, applicants must have specialized experience or additional education as defined below:GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service OR three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. in a related field, i.e. civil engineering, hydrology.GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service.Definition of Specialized Experience: To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows:GS-11: Professional experience in applying water resource models to studies related to reservoir operations,water supply, and water rights,power or environmental issues; performing hydrologic research onwater resources; collecting, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting hydrologic information on water resources; forecasting water supply and water flows; or developing new, improved or more economical hydrologic methods. These examples are not all inclusive.GS-12: Professional experience in applying water resource models to studies related to reservoir operations, water rights, water supply, power or environmental issues; performing hydrologic research onwater resources; collecting, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting hydrologic information on water resources; forecasting water supply and water flows; or developing new, improved or more economical hydrologic methods. This experience must have been gained in direct support of water resources facilities such as reservoirs and dams and their appurtenant structures or other significant water resources studies designed toassess and manage water supply and tostabilize, protect, restore and enhance river or similar environments. These examples are not all inclusive.
Experience that would not normally be part of an applicant's position may be creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence (e.g., a memorandum from the manager or human resources director, SF-52, or similar documentation).
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.
Pay Range
$67,574.00 - $120,390.00