Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Folsom, California Responsibilities Serves as a supervisor within the Resources Management Division assigned to coordinate and manage activities related to Water Operation Coordination for American River basin, Stanislaus River Basin, and Reasonable and Prudent Alternative (RPA) Implementation and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). RPA activities are related to American and Stanislaus River for the Central California Area Office (CCAO). Preparing or managing preparation of engineering documents, environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and other environmental-related documents; and negotiating and administrating a variety of other contracts and agreements. Develops current and out-year program plans and operating budgets and executes approved budgets. Provides expert advice in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned water operation related management programs. Responsible for overall management, control, coordination and execution of projects and activities related to water operation coordination for American River basin, Stanislaus River basin, and implementation of RPAs. Works with Federal representatives and stakeholders to identify project tasks, including scope of work, purpose, timing, and resource allocations. Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, modeling, and environmental considerations, etc. for projects of considerable scope and complexity as measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and public issues. Coordinates NEPA/ESA compliance process required for development of environmental documents for the project alternatives in compliance with the pertinent laws and regulations and within established policies, standards, and program directives. Coordinates and manages the preparation of budgets and schedules with milestones from planning through final completion of the projects. Allocates work assignments based on priorities, considering the difficulty and requirements of assignments versus the capabilities of the staff. Includes stakeholder work groups to develop comprehensive long-term solutions to complex resource issues, board meetings and other business meetings conducted by CCAO, water service contractors, municipalities, and local agencies; regular liaison with the Central Valley Operations Office; technical and strategic planning meetings for region-wide management issues; scoping meetings and hearings related to the EIS process; and public outreach events. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form. Travel is required 15-20% of the time. This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive low-level position and requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Who May Apply: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Qualifications To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirements for this position, having: Civil Engineering Discipline, GS-0810 A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) Biological Sciences Discipline, GS-0401 A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Physical Science Discipline, GS-1301 A. Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience with courses equivalent a major, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To Qualify at the GS-13 level, applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 in Federal Service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Planning, budgeting, and monitoring water management activities; providing staff services and analysis on water management conditions and formulating and recommending policy, practices, and procedures; reviewing and making recommendations on policy issues, plans, methodologies, and practices affecting water management or habitat restoration efforts; developing appropriate flow plans; or participating in interagency consultations that result in proposed regulations. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 09/23/2024. Education 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. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. You may be required to serve an initial supervisory probation period. This is an interdisciplinary position. Position may be filled by: Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist, GS-0401-13; Supervisory Civil Engineer, GS-0810-13; or Supervisory Physical Scientist, GS-1301-13. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.