Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Economist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Sacramento, California

Duties

Oversees the preparation of the economic portions of the CVP-CAS and other Regional cost allocation studies, applying the separable costs - remaining benefits method for joint cost allocation employed by Reclamation. Assesses the technical scope, time, and funding needed to conduct economic and financial evaluations. Designs research plans for the CVP-CAS implementation of the two cost/two period repayment approach, as well as the methodology used for implementing the cost allocation results in water rates. Conducts quantitative and qualitative economic and financial analyses, including benefit-cost and financial feasibility studies, required for the development of the CVP-CAS. Writes reports independently, based on technical expertise, in the form required for planning reports, environmental impact statements, land classification reports, water service ratesetting proposals, water rights settlements, litigation, legislative proposals, congressional hearings, and other special purposes. Serves as the Region's subject matter expert when assisting the Denver Technical Services Center and the Denver Policy Office in the development of policy, directives, and standards, and guidance in cost allocation and other economic studies. Develops Regional practices and guidance and contributes to Reclamation-wide policy development. Participates in task force and work group assignments involving other Federal and State agencies dealing with coordination of planning, project formulation, and economic evaluations of resource management and development proposals. Plans, directs, performs, and reviews a variety of complex and Regional economic studies required to provide a sound technical basis for evaluating economic and financial effects of existing and potential water and related land resource projects and programs. Formulates, coordinates, and executes research plans for studies in which the objectives and solutions have not been established. Leads the Region's efforts to analyze water contractors' Payment Capacity and Ability-to-Pay to determine their eligibility for relief from applicable water charges using complex farm budgeting techniques. Analyzes the agricultural economic conditions, factors, and trends affecting existing and potential programs for the management and development of water and other related natural resources; the repayment ability of water contractors applying for Rehabilitation and Betterment Loan Program funds and involved in the Safety of Dams Program; and repayment capacity of water contractors during water service and repayment contract negotiations. Conducts Class I equivalency determinations in accordance with policies and procedures established to implement the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA).

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying. (1) Basic Educational Requirements: To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Education Requirements for this series as described below: Economist Series, 0110 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: Basic Education Requirements: A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. or B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: You must submit your transcripts to show that you meet this requirement. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in an "Ineligible" rating (2) Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements described above, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below for the grade to which you are applying: Evaluation of Experience: Examples of qualifying experience include: 1. individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions, and report preparation; 2, supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or 3. teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. GS-13 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. conducting and interpreting quantitative research or analytical studies on the economic effects of government policies and programs; 2. identifying and analyzing relevant information to evaluate the economic impact of a project, program, or policy on an area's economy; 3. applying techniques of regional economic impact analysis (i.e., data collection, field observation, modeling, and coding, and sampling and research design) to help predict important aspects of economic change. 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 08/17/2023.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

This position has a mandatory education requirement. 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 will 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.

Contacts

• Address Div of Financial Management Bureau of Reclamation 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: BOR CA Great Basin Human Resources Office
• Phone: 916-978-5476
• Email: [email protected]