Program Analyst (Water Resources)
What you'd do
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Program Analyst (Water Resources). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Boulder Canyon Operations Office, Operations Support Group - 3 positions to be filled in any of the following locations: BLYTHE,CA; BOULDER CITY,NV; YUMA,AZ; or TEMECULA,CA
Major duties
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Gathers and analyzes data to support the development of various models. Performs system analysis in order to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems. Formulates, recommends and directs new initiatives regarding decision support systems. Performs a variety of technical work in support of engineers working on simulation modeling studies, river operations management of the Lower Colorado River. Collects data from published and unpublished sources and hydrologic databases. Acquires data from the BOR water Management System, written sources, and the internet. Stays informed of current state of the art techniques in the area of real-time data collection to support river and reservoir operations and forecasting functions. Provides technical support (presentation, graphics and information) for river operations meetings and conferences to include public outreach, intergovernmental, interagency and meetings with special interest groups.
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level developing hydrologic database processing applications, briefing leadership, and leading special project teams. To qualify at the GS-11 level, your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level working with hydrologic database processing applications, developing briefings for leadership, and participating on special project teams OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate level education leading to such a degree or LLM., if related. To qualify at the GS-09 level, your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level working with hydrologic databases OR a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J. D., if related. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 08/18/2026. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
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