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

Duties

The primary duties of this position listed are at the full performance level (GS-12). Simulates complex surface and water storage systems using state-of-the-art computer techniques, mathematical methods, and translating complex criteria into the form of computer code. Designs, tests, and incorporates portions of models into overall model configurations. Develops and maintains surface water models, including a reliable base version, and related data used by the Division. Identifies performance requirements detailing the model input data needed, functions to be performed by models, assumptions which can be applied, output format and analysis needs, and specifications for each model's validation. Prepares schematic designs for configurations and reservoirs, power plants, pumping plants, points of inflow, diversions, gains, return flows, etc., that constitute the water system simulated by a computer model. Develops and documents procedures to be followed by engineers and technicians using the models. Prepares technical reports, prepares and delivers speeches for technical conferences, and submits articles for publication in professional technical journals. Represents the Bureau in a variety of official capacities. Speaks for the Bureau on technical matters which are directly related to the formulations of Regional policy by others. Participates in negotiations with other Federal agencies, State resource management and regulatory agencies, local governments, water districts, Federal water contractors, as well as representatives of Regional office branches and divisions in connection with sensitive water resource issues that are subject to intense scrutiny by interested parties.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the Hydrologist, GS-1315-07/09/11/12, you must meet BOTH the Basic Qualification Requirement and the Additional Requirements. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. Basic Qualification Requirement: A. Degree: physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. -or- B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. **Note: Acceptable experience must have included performance of scientific functions related to the study of water resources, based on and requiring a professional knowledge of related sciences and the consistent application of basic scientific principles to the solution of theoretical and practical hydrologic problems. ~AND~ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet one of the requirements for the grade level listed below: GS-07 A. Specialized Experience: One full year of experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-05 grade level (obtained in the private, state, or federal sector). Specialized experience includes assisting senior team members in performing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling and/or analysis for studies for a wide variety of projects. -OR- B. Education: 1 year of graduate-level education -or- superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement is based on 1) class standing, 2) grade-point average, or 3) honor society membership. Specific requirements are: 1) Class Standing: Upper third of graduating class based on completed courses; 2a) Grade Point Average: 3.0 or higher as recorded on official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education; 2b) based on courses completed during the final full 2 years of curriculum; or 2c) 3.5 or higher based on average of courses completed in the specific major field of study; or 3) Honor Society Membership: Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society listed in the Association of College Honor Societies, Booklet of Information, and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision).) -OR- C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education (above a bachelors) and specialized experience (noted in A) may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. GS-09 A. Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples include performing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling and/or analysis for studies for a wide variety of projects and investigations under the supervision of a senior team member. -OR- B. Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. -OR- C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education (noted in choice B) and specialized experience (noted in choice A) may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11 A. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility of the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes 1) performing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling and/or analysis for studies for a wide variety of projects and investigations; 2) evaluating facility operations; complex hydrologic modelling and data analyses. -OR- B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate. -OR- C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of high-level education (noted in B) and specialized experience (noted in A) may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility of the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes 1) performing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling and/or analysis for studies for a wide variety of projects and investigations related to flood damage reduction, flood risk management, dam and levee safety, navigation, ecosystem restoration, irrigation and municipal water use and reservoir regulation operation planning and program management, analyzing and calculating flow characteristics; 2)evaluating facility or waterway capacities and operations; complex hydrologic modelling and data analyses; hydrologic risk estimation and analyses; conducting hydrologic extremes analyses (e.g., flood frequency, drought); analysis of the adequacy of water supplies available from surface and/or subsurface sources after consideration of water rights. **There is no education substitution to meet the GS-12 qualifications. 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 01/22/2025.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-7/9/11 grade level AFTER meeting the basic education requirements (See Qualifications). 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. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

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 Resources 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]