Water and Lands Specialist

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Water and Lands Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Willows, CaliforniaQualifications: 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-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level which includes but not limited to: negotiating and developing contracts that are long term, short term, subject to annual renewal, or temporary; negotiates eligibility of water user agreements and how and when water is to be delivered; performs full range of contract administration functions to assure compliance with contractual provisions and settlement of problems consequent to water service.
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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)
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COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)
To qualify at the GS-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level which includes but not limited to: negotiating and developing contracts that are long term, short term, subject to annual renewal, or temporary; negotiates eligibility of water user agreements and how and when water is to be delivered; performs full range of contract administration functions to assure compliance with contractual provisions and settlement of problems consequent to water service; maintain liaison with state agencies in water resources, engineering firms, citizen groups.
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 01/25/2024.Education: This position does not allow substituting education for experience for the GS-12 level.
This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-11 grade level. 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.
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.Employment Type: FULL_TIME