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Join the staff of the Bureau of Reclamation a Civil Engineer (Hydrologic) or Hydrologist. This position is located with the Bureau of Reclamation, Bay Delta Office, in Sacramento, CA. For more information on the Sacramento area visit: http://www.saccounty.net/Pages/default.aspxAdditional vacancies 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.
At the GS-12 level, the incumbent serves as a Hydrologic Civil Engineer or Hydrologist, responsible for the development, analysis, use and evaluation of models, water operations management plans, and NEPA and ESA compliance for the Bay Delta Office.
-Uses advanced scientific and professional knowledge and experience to organize, compile, evaluate, and analyze a complex body of scientific information on problems associated with providing Federal water service to agricultural, municipal and industrial, or other users.
-Investigates the applicability of various models for use in hydrologic studies for environmental compliance. Performs complex hydrologic investigations involving the development and coordination of computer simulation models and the design and development of mathematical operations.
-Researches studies on broad, complex subject areas related to the agency’s water service program and synthesize data to correlate relationships to specialized fields, such as hydrology, biology, soil science, geography, and engineering.
-Provides technical guidance in the area of resource modeling and application projects. Contacts other Area Offices, Regional Offices and the Denver Office, as well as other agencies and private organizations to represent the Bay Delta Office for planning studies and environmental compliance purposes.
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-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-12: Professional experience in applying water resource models to studies related to ground water 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; and conducting 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
$83,615.00 - $108,705.00