Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Geologist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Sacramento, California This is not a virtual position. Responsibilities The primary duties of this position are: Prepare and maintain project schedules and budgets. Conduct geologic drilling and sampling investigations and design data collection in support of design, construction, and long-term performance and safety of major civil structures such as dams, canals, powerplants, pipelines, and tunnels. Coordinate geological work in Reclamation organization units or outside agencies. Resolve controversy related to the technical work with Reclamation organizational units, outside agencies, or among team members. Furnish technical assistance to supporting geologists and physical science technicians and reviews their work for competence and accomplishment of assignments. Participate in inspections of work sites to ascertain conditions, identify problems related to assigned work, and establish workable solutions. Prepare task orders for work to be done under contract. Review designs and specifications related to regional programs or facilities which were prepared by consultants or other agencies Provide technical support, advice, and consultation to the regional office as well as project or construction offices regarding problems or questions related to geological conditions. 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 Basic Education Requirement: To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position. A. Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. or B. Combination of education and experience -- course work 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 and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-5 level in federal service having demonstrated experience that includes taking measurements and collecting information; learning to take proper samples, conducting routine calculations, plotting, and checking of numerical data; preparing graphs and data; and accomplishing routine analysis in the field of geology. These examples are not all-inclusive. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-7 level in federal service having demonstrated experience performing observations, measurements, computations, and analyses to assist geologists in carrying out assignments; experience following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions using judgment in applying basic principles and procedures; experience including a good general working knowledge of geology. These examples are not all-inclusive. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-9 level in federal service having demonstrated experience having independent responsibility for a defined study or phase of a study requiring planning and conducting routine geologic work; experience involving selecting and adapting procedures, handling unexpected conditions, following set guidelines, and recognizing factors that may affect findings, and a sound working knowledge of geology in performance of responsible scientific work. These examples are not all-inclusive. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in the application of geology in the fields of engineering geology, construction geology, or hydrogeology associated with water resources and civil infrastructure projects; experience involving geological studies and investigations in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to resolve geological and hydrogeological problems related to (a) design and construction of engineered structures, (b) operation and maintenance of dams, canals, pipelines, tunnels, power plants and appurtenant works, (c) geologic evaluation of dam foundations and embankments, and (d) hydrogeologic studies (dewatering, safe yield studies, groundwater models). These examples are not all-inclusive. 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. 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 07/12/2024. 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. 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 information, 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 MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS 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.