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Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Natural Resources Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Fresno, California and Sacramento, California Responsibilities At the GS-11 level, the primary duties of this position are: Assembles, coordinates, and oversees interdisciplinary teams in the preparation and processing of assigned environmental documents. Arranges, defines, and coordinates work between cooperating Federal agencies. Conducts workshops, hearings, and meetings and interacts with public interest groups, water districts, individuals, and representatives of Federal, State, and local governments regarding all aspects of preparing and processing environmental documents. Reviews and provides comments on environmental impact statements and other environmental documents prepared by the Region and other agencies for compliance with policy directives and compliance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other environmental statutes, executive orders, regulations, procedures, and the Reclamation NEPA Handbook. Reviews planning and other internal and external reports and data dealing with environmental problems and their solutions to ensure environmental policy is articulated properly. Studies and monitors new developing issues in the environmental field that may have potential impact on Reclamation programs in the Region. Acts in a liaison capacity with other technical segments of the Regional Office, with natural resources specialists in Reclamation's Denver office, and personnel in the project offices on environmental matters affected by various planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance phases, and research efforts. Participates as member of special Reclamation committees, task forces, and groups that are formed to address projects of a special or controversial nature to represent Regional environmental policy positions. Position may be filled at the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 level. At the full performance GS-11 level, the incumbent serves as a journey level specialist. At the GS-05, 07, and 09 levels, the duties of this position are developmental in nature, leading to the full performance level of GS-11. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next level of the position upon meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic. 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). Qualifications To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position, having a: 1) Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 2) Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education/specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-07, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in federal service having demonstrated experience supporting natural resources or biological science activities such as: Serving as a team member making examinations for land use, protected species, or other natural resource problems; collecting samples and assisting in the identification and assessment of problems; compiling and summarizing data from surveys or biological evaluations; and checking resulting data for inconsistencies, providing preliminary results and reports to senior professionals. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having one year of graduate-level education in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, OR superior academic achievement. The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honors society. For more information, visit OPM. To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience performing complete, small-scope assignments, or portions of larger assignments, involving environmental compliance planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing proposals for land, species, or resource management activities, including planning, conducting, and analyzing the work, developing preliminary conclusions, presenting the data, and preparing summary reports. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience using professional concepts, principles, and practices of environmental or natural resources sciences as they relate to a water-based resources operation, such as a lake or river; experience analyzing environmental conditions and preparing environmental documentation such as environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, etc.; experience substantiating environmental practices or conditions against statutes, such as NEPA, ESA, etc.; experience in dealing with related disciplines, such as fish and wildlife management, or natural resources management; experience in project management and project coordination activities as it relates to an environmental program, dam operations, or water resources management. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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 10/03/2024. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience. Applicants 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. Applicants 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. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB). The decision to offer an SLRB will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: SLRB Program. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave 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 bargaining unit position represented by a Union. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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.