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Join the staff of the Bureau of Reclamation as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Engineer. Serve as the Deputy Operations Manager involved in the water and power operations and related activities of the Central Valley Project.
This position is located with the Bureau of Reclamation, Central Valley Operations Office (CVOO), in Sacramento, California. For information on Sacramento, go to website: http://www.saccounty.net
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
01/10/2020 to 02/07/2020
$127,066 - $154,957 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel is required approximately 10%.
Yes—Travel and relocation expenses are authorized. Eligibility for specific relocation services will be determined at the time of selection. However, use of Relocation Services Contract (Guaranteed Home Sale) will not be authorized. Note that in accordance with the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Public Law 115-97, all relocation expenses are now classified as taxable.
Permanent - Permanent.
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
14
Yes
Yes
BR-MP-2020-011
556335000
This announcement is being extended to February 7, 2020 to increase the applicant pool.
As the Deputy Operations Manager, this position assists in the day-to-day management of Reclamation's Central Valley Project water and power operations which include highly sensitive and complex interagency and intergovernmental activities. Provides management oversight of designated CVOO program activities as assigned by the Operations Manager. In this capacity, makes commitments and decisions within delegated authority, conferring with Operations Manager only on highly controversial and important matters impacting policies or conflicting with management objectives.
-Program responsibilities and work priorities typically encompass, but are not limited to: shares in the personnel administration activities of CVOO and serves as second level supervisor of designated programs; administers and ensures compliance with complex judicial decisions related to water supply and water management operations, meeting existing operating constraints and objectives, water rights contracts, water exchanges, permits, wheeling, and a variety of other contracts and agreements associated with project operations; oversees staff activities related to their operating decisions and their compliance with Endangered Species Act and biological opinions and initiation of consultation as needed; advises on matters concerning policy and program execution; develops, implements, evaluates and manages physical site security and information technology (IT) security for CVOO facilities and systems; and oversees the management of the CVOO's business/administration operations to include budget, IT, purchasing, supply, warehousing, and general administrative services.
-Serves as a key technical advisor to and representative for the Operations Manager. Represents Reclamation in dealings with various private and public interests. Provides advice and recommendations to the Operations Manager on key issues that may affect critical aspects of Reclamation programs in the water and power operations area, including matters of a confidential nature, Congressional inquiries, or other matters of special interest. Maintains close relationships with fisheries agencies, Federal, state, tribal, and local resources agencies, water users, power customers, and environmental organizations to develop an in depth understanding of their interests and to identify opportunities for resolution of differences.
-Serves as a second-level supervisor to a staff of designated employees engaged in professional, technical, and administrative functions. Utilizes a staff of subordinate Division Chiefs to plan, direct, and manage the technical work operations within CVOO.
Applicants must meet all qualification, and as applicable, selective factor requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum Education Requirement:
Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:
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 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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 (see U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards operating manual for specifics): (1) professional registration or licensure; (2) written test (FE exam or other written test required for professional registration); (3) specified academic courses; (4) related curriculum.
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-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-13 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-14: Senior level experience performing professional engineering work in support of program management of complex and difficult water resources issues. Work experience should demonstrate most of the following: water resources project/program development, planning, and budgeting; formulation and execution of comprehensive plans covering water resource activities; maintaining contact and collaborative working relationships with state, federal and local agencies, and Indian Tribes in implementing water resources management projects; providing counsel to higher organizational levels concerning water resource management issues; and ability to lead and supervise a multi-discipline staff.
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.
This position has a mandatory education requirement; you must furnish a copy of your transcript of college work completed (unofficial copy is acceptable). Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission may result in you being rated not qualified for the position.
Relocation: Travel and relocation expenses are authorized. Eligibility for specific relocation services will be determined at the time of selection. However, use of Relocation Services Contract (Guaranteed Home Sale) will not be authorized. Note that in accordance with the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Public Law 115-97, all relocation expenses are now classified as taxable.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. If authorized, incentive amount and length of service agreement will be determined at the time of selection.
Telework: Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. This is not a virtual position.
Conditions of Employment:
-This position requires completion of a one-year probationary period.
-This is a supervisory position. If appointed to this position, you must serve a one-year supervisory probationary period, unless you have previously met this requirement.
-Successful adjudication of personnel security investigation required.
-This is a Drug Testing Designated position. Position is subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing. Job offers will be withdrawn from applicants who refuse to be tested. Applicants with verified positive test results shall be refused employment.
-Travel or uncommon tour of duty (i.e. evenings, weekends) is required approximately 10% of the time.
-Must possess and maintain a valid State’s driver’s license.
-Required to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.
-All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
-Required to obtain and use a government-issued credit card for business travel.
Optional Form 306 (OF-306): Before final appointment and again before you begin work, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Human Resources will review resumes and transcripts to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes. Applicants determined well-qualified will be referred to the selecting official.
Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Veterans with preference will be placed at the top of their respective category.
Best Qualified candidates are those who meet minimum qualifications, are highly proficient in the major requirement(s) of the position, and proficient in most of the remaining aspects of the position.
Well Qualified candidates are those who meet minimum qualifications and are proficient in most aspects of the position.
Qualified candidates are those who meet minimum qualifications and possess only a few aspects of the position.
Applicants will be further evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) through their resume and responses to the online questions.
1. Knowledge of professional civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices particularly in the area of water and power program operations.
2. Ability to represent the agency on highly controversial issues to develop support for water resources decisions and persuade others to accept particular actions, concepts, or approaches.
3. Ability to manage and supervise a complex and technical organization composed of a diversified staff.
Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants rating themselves higher than is apparent in their description of experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training OR that copy vacancy announcement posting information verbatim into resume OR whose resume/application is incomplete may be rated ineligible or score may be lowered.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months), an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:
Transcript(s): All applicants must furnish a copy of their college transcript(s), if applicable. If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify your educational qualifications prior to reporting for work.
DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
-For 0-point sole survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy); the family member’s DD-214 (Member 4 copy) and documentation to support the family member was killed, died as a result of wounds, accident, or disease, is in a captured or missing in action status, or is permanently 100 percent disabled or hospitalized on a continuing basis (and is not employed gainfully because of the disability or hospitalization). -For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
-For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.
For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements and score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the side of any page. When you have finished with your application, click the SUBMIT APPLICATION button on the bottom of the REVIEW PAGE. Your application will not be received unless you click SUBMIT APPLICATION.
This vacancy is being announced through the Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/hr/hireme.html
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from a USAJOBS profile (instructions are provided during the online application process.) In addition, applicants may e-mail their supporting documentation to mpjobs@usbr.gov, fax directly to the HR Office at 916-978-5563, or mail or hand-deliver to USBR/ATTN: HR, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).
Applicants needing assistance in applying online should contact the HR Office at 916-978-5476 or Federal Relay at http://www.federalrelay.us/. The Federal Relay website contains information for TDD/TTY users to receive free needed service. If applying online poses a hardship, contact the HR Office prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/556335000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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