- Position Title
- Water Resource Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-LCB-25-DE-12652170-NW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 20, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
You are applying under the Delegated Examining announcement. If you want to be considered under the concurrent Merit Promotion announcement, you must submit a separate application under that announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
3.
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
4.
Provide your driver's license number, state in which issued, and expiration date of license.
(limit 100 characters)
5.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk 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.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
To verify your claimed eligibility to apply for this position vacancy, you must submit all supporting documentations outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
6.
I understand this is NOT a remote position.
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in employment with Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin Region. Your application for the position of Water Resources Specialist will be evaluated based on your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Please read the entire vacancy announcement for application procedures and requirements. Failure to submit all requirement documents and follow all instructions will result in your application being marked as ineligible or incomplete.
Your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect the experience as noted in the vacancy announcement, your application will be marked as ineligible. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions, and any selective factors, by the closing date of the announcement.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation listed under the "How to Apply" tab (i.e., transcripts, DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Current/Former federal employees that fail to submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal will have their application marked as incomplete.
This assessment will be used as part of a multi-hurdle assessment process. (See the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the vacancy announcement for specific evaluation criteria).
Please read the entire vacancy announcement for application procedures and requirements. Failure to submit all requirement documents and follow all instructions will result in your application being marked as ineligible or incomplete.
Your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect the experience as noted in the vacancy announcement, your application will be marked as ineligible. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions, and any selective factors, by the closing date of the announcement.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation listed under the "How to Apply" tab (i.e., transcripts, DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Current/Former federal employees that fail to submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal will have their application marked as incomplete.
This assessment will be used as part of a multi-hurdle assessment process. (See the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the vacancy announcement for specific evaluation criteria).
INSTRUCTIONS: For each question, select the response(s) that best describe your experience and training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume.
1.
GS-11 Select the response that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience as it pertains to the basic qualification requirements for the Water Resource Specialist position.
2.
GS-12 Select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to the qualification requirements for the Water Resource Specialist position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have a valid state driver's license?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Select the statement below that best describes your experience in performing data analysis.
5.
Select the statement below that best describes your experience in delivering quality work products that satisfy organizational priorities and deadlines.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Select the response that best reflects your experience working on water resources planning studies and issues, and ensuring environmental compliance is addressed in regard to activities on reservoirs, rivers, creeks, or streams.
7.
Select all responses that describe your program management and analytical skills (select all that apply).
8.
Select all statements that reflect your experiences setting priorities, organizing workloads, and handling multiple assignments (select all that apply).
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Select the response that reflects your experience assessing policy and program effectiveness using a wide range of qualitative methods to make recommendations for improvements.
10.
Select the statement that reflects your experience analyzing and monitoring data to achieve program objectives with minimum expenditure of resources.
11.
Select the response that reflects your experience researching budget and financial records to provide information of a factual nature on amount and type of funds available.
12.
Select the response that best describes your experience applying structural and non-structural residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional water conservation practices in urban settings.
13.
Select the response that best describes your experience applying structural and non-structural water conservation practices in agricultural settings to quantify uses and distribution of water.
14.
From the choice(s) below, select the types of investigations you have participated in.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
15.
Select the response that best describes your experience using a comprehensive project management plan to meet project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget.
16.
Select the response that best describes your knowledge and experience with the award and/or administration of federal financial assistance.
17.
Select the response(s) that describe your program management and analytical skills.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
18.
Select the response that best describes your knowledge level of water management principles and concepts.
19.
Select the response that best describes your knowledge level of water management principles and concepts.
20.
Select the response(s) that describe your ability to communicate in writing as it relates to the preparation of contract documents, specifications, correspondence, study review comments and technical report preparations.
21.
Performance Appraisal: I am applying as a current/former federal employee?
22.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due. I understand that responding "No" to this question will result in my not being considered for this position.