Interdisciplinary (River Management), GS-0401/0810/1301-09/11/12 (MPP)(RU)

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Department of the Interior

Job Summary

Join the Bureau of Reclamation and serve as a senior technical specialist in the Klamath Basin Area Office, Water Operations Division located in Klamath Falls, OR. For more information on the Klamath Falls area visit: https://www.klamathfalls.city/.Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Major Duties

Position may be filled at the GS-09, GS-11 or GS-12 level. At the GS-09 and GS-11 level, 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.

At the full performance GS-12 level, the incumbent serves as a senior specialist/engineer.

-Works with the Water Operations Division staff and other KBAO Managers using 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 and to ensure Project operations are consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.
-Performs and works collaboratively with the other Project Hydrologists and Area Office staff in complex hydrologic investigations involving the use of computer simulation models and in the design and development of mathematical operations research models to optimize the combined use of the surface and ground water resources of the Project and develop hydrologic and hydraulic understanding of the surface water system.
-Works collaboratively with the other Project Hydrologists and Area Office technical staff in the modification of models for use in specific projects.
-Serves as a data manager and coordinator for hydrologic data collection related to Klamath Project irrigation deliveries and Endangered Species Act compliance for the Project.
-Provides technical guidance for the maintenance and continued development of supporting databases and evaluates the efficiency of existing systems to identify areas for improvement.
-Analyzes data on water supplies, water demands, reservoir operations and management, and for other studies and programs of the Area Office. Works with scientists and engineers to develop data needs required beyond existing data collection activities.
-Serves as a Grant Officers Representative (GOR) for various hydrologic and operationally related grant and cooperative agreements and as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on contracts for hydrologic and operational support and/or studies.

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the following series GS-0401, GS-0810, or GS-1301 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Civil Engineer (0810) salary range
GS-09: $76,047 - $89,736
GS-11: $86,484 - $103,044
GS-12: $90,433 - $110,287

Natural Resources (0401) and Physical Scientist (1301) salary range
GS-09: $52,905 - $68,777
GS-11: $64,009 - $83,210
GS-12: $76,721 - $99,741

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirement: Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:

MINIMUM EDUCATION (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DISCIPLINE, GS-0401): Please see the description of qualifications required for the Biological Sciences discipline at the Office of Personnel Management's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/

MINIMUM

EDUCATION (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/...

MINIMUM EDUCATION (PHYSICAL SCIENCES DISCIPLINE, GS-1301): Please see the description of qualifications required for the Physical Sciences discipline at the Office of Personnel Management's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

Foreign

Education: 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-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service OR two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR equivalent master's or graduate degree.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.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-09: Experience assisting in the application of water resources models and relational databases to studies related to water supply, power or environmental issues. This example is not all inclusive.GS-11: Experience in the use of computer simulation models to monitor or forecast water and environmental conditions (e.g., hydrology, water temperature, water quality, ground water, watershed conditions, meteorology, sediment transport, geomorphic baseline monitoring, fish or wildlife populations or habitats);experience using relational data bases for water operations; experience analyzing a wide array of water and environmental data and evaluate existing conditions and recommend improvements to operational plans (e.g.,for a watershed or river-basin).GS-12: Experience in the use of computer simulation models to monitor or forecast water and environmental conditions (e.g., hydrology, water temperature, water quality, ground water, watershed conditions, meteorology, sediment transport, geomorphic baseline monitoring, fish or wildlife populations or habitats);experience using relational data bases for water operations; experienceanalyzing a wide array of water and environmental data to evaluate existing conditions and recommend improvements to operational plans (e.g.,for a watershed or river-basin) for complex conditions with limited or conflicting data;experience developing applications for specific or unusual conditions; analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems associated with water management, watershed restoration, fish and wildlife enhancement, or ecological improvements. 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

$52,905.00 - $110,287.00

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End Date: 

Tuesday, January 21, 2020