Total 77 job vacancies by Bureau of Reclamation

This position is located in the Construction Management Group, Field Engineering Division, Provo Area Office. The primary purpose of the position is to plan and execute various activities associated with the construction management program for the Provo Area Office, which has potential implications for the life, safety, health, or welfare of the general public within the vicinity of the Provo Area Office controlled structures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect contractor's operations, plans and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering standards and methods.
• Prepare reports related to construction progress and completion, inspections, and contracts.
• Communicate with contractors, staff, and public works personnel for scheduling, conflict management and resolution, and contract negotiation.
• Compile field data and facts to accurately prepare inspection, field, and progress reports.
• Perform pre-bid and contractor submittals review for technical adequacy and compliance with contract requirements.

This position is located in the Construction Management Group, Field Engineering Division, Provo Area Office. The primary purpose of the position is to plan and execute various activities associated with the construction management program for the Provo Area Office, which has potential implications for the life, safety, health, or welfare of the general public within the vicinity of the Provo Area Office controlled structures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect contractor's operations, plans and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering standards and methods.
• Prepare reports related to construction progress and completion, inspections, and contracts.
• Communicate with contractors, staff, and public works personnel for scheduling, conflict management and resolution, and contract negotiation.
• Compile field data and facts to accurately prepare inspection, field, and progress reports.
• Performs pre-bid and contractor submittals review for technical adequacy and compliance with contract requirements.

• Plan, fabricate and produce complex and specialized instruments, equipment, and models made from various materials (individually or combined) to support the research, laboratory, and field activities of the group and other groups within the Technical Service Center and Reclamation.
• The instruments, equipment and models can be used to detect, measure, record, and regulate various scientific and engineering phenomena including, but not limited to, velocity, discharge, vibration, speed, pressure, and stress. Fabrication requires knowledge and understanding of a multitude of different trades (mechanical, electromechanical, optical, pneumatic, etc.).
• Provide technical advice to engineers and scientists desiring unique measurements, assist in review and modification of provided preliminary sketches/plans, and use considerable judgment and decision-making on the planning, design, and implementation of instrumentation, model components, and specialized equipment based upon the incumbent's unique knowledge of materials, tooling, fabrication, finishing, and assembly processes. This includes the preparation of cost estimates for labor and materials, schedule estimates for fabrication, ordering materials, fabricating, and maintaining the instruments, models and equipment, and training others to use the fabricated instruments developed.
• Most projects require a keen sense of imagination and require the incumbent to use initiative to modify and/or combine a variety of standard trade work processes to develop unique instruments.
• Support laboratory construction and maintenance activities, as needed. Assists the laboratory Model Makers to design, fabricate and assemble deeply unique templates and equipment that may be required to fasten, secure or mount model components.
• Maintain the machine shop and other specialized laboratory and shop equipment, servicing or arranging for service or repairs of equipment as needed. Maintains a safe work environment and follows appropriate safety protocols in all work activities. Assists engineers, scientists, and model makers in selecting and/or fabricating safety devices and/or barriers that allow required laboratory and field testing to be conducted safely and efficiently.

• Plan, fabricate and produce complex and specialized instruments, equipment, and models made from various materials (individually or combined) to support the research, laboratory, and field activities of the group and other groups within the Technical Service Center and Reclamation.
• The instruments, equipment and models can be used to detect, measure, record, and regulate various scientific and engineering phenomena including, but not limited to, velocity, discharge, vibration, speed, pressure, and stress. Fabrication requires knowledge and understanding of a multitude of different trades (mechanical, electromechanical, optical, pneumatic, etc.).
• Provide technical advice to engineers and scientists desiring unique measurements, assist in review and modification of provided preliminary sketches/plans, and use considerable judgment and decision-making on the planning, design, and implementation of instrumentation, model components, and specialized equipment based upon the incumbent's unique knowledge of materials, tooling, fabrication, finishing, and assembly processes. This includes the preparation of cost estimates for labor and materials, schedule estimates for fabrication, ordering materials, fabricating, and maintaining the instruments, models and equipment, and training others to use the fabricated instruments developed.
• Most projects require a keen sense of imagination and require the incumbent to use initiative to modify and/or combine a variety of standard trade work processes to develop unique instruments.
• Support laboratory construction and maintenance activities, as needed. Assists the laboratory Model Makers to design, fabricate and assemble deeply unique templates and equipment that may be required to fasten, secure or mount model components.
• Maintain the machine shop and other specialized laboratory and shop equipment, servicing or arranging for service or repairs of equipment as needed. Maintains a safe work environment and follows appropriate safety protocols in all work activities. Assists engineers, scientists, and model makers in selecting and/or fabricating safety devices and/or barriers that allow required laboratory and field testing to be conducted safely and efficiently.

• Represent Reclamation's interests in the field and at meetings with other federal, state, and local agencies and other interested environmental entities.
• Promote cooperation and partnerships with both internal team members and external agencies and stakeholders in managing multi-use natural resources, while developing suitable wetland and riparian mitigation, conservation, and enhancement measures under the auspices of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA).
• Work with Tribal natural resource personnel and conduct work within government-to­-government relationships, while respecting Tribal sovereignty.
• Organize and direct public meetings to determine public's opinion of problems and needs.
• Work as one of the senior members on a team of biologists in the Environment and Lands Division of the Albuquerque Area Office (AAO).
• Plan, implement, oversee, track and evaluate environmental compliance, monitoring, mitigation, and adaptive management implementation for AAO activities.
• Assist in determining impacts of projects on birds, fish, and other wildlife resources, and waters of the U.S., wetlands, and other special aquatic sites.
• Prepare permits, technical reports and other documents summarizing current status of monitoring, mitigation, environmental compliance, adaptive management activities, and results of investigations.
• Complete documents such as mitigation plans, monitoring plans, annual mitigation progress reports, and adaptive management reports

Duties at the full performance level include:

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with property owners and concession agreement applicants which are often controversial, involving disputes over the authority ownership of the government and parties involved.
• Negotiate and resolve problems related to the area and location of lands needed for acquisition of new rights-of-way and management of existing project lands.
• Make decisions on resolution of trespass problems on what action to take, whether by negotiated agreements, leases, licenses, or by legal action.
• Develop and prepare permits, licenses, agreements, and rights-of-way documents and supervises the preparation of maps and exhibits.
• Conduct and coordinate land use inventory for the Western Colorado Area Office which involves gathering data for resource uses, rights-of-way, health and safety hazards, environmental problems, trespass, and unauthorized uses.
• Conduct studies to determine lands and rights required for project purposes, considering the requirements for construction, operation, and maintenance of project features.
• Conduct interviews with landowners or managers.
• Conduct field reviews and inspections, completes reports, and attends periodic training.

The incumbent serves as the Deputy and alter ego of the Chief of the public affairs group and fully shares the overall responsibility for the oversight and management of the public affairs office.

At the full performance level, GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but not limited to the following:

• Plans and conducts financial management studies that involve the analysis of interrelated financial data and processes.
• Reviews and analyzes financial reports generated by the financial system, identifying problems and discrepancies.
• Participates in the preparation of recurring financial management reports, statements, and supporting justifications.
• Reviews data in reports and financial statements and identifies abnormal trends and control weaknesses.
• Develop Annual Accountings and pre each contractor's analysis.

At the full performance level, GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but not limited to the following:

• Plans and conducts financial management studies that involve the analysis of interrelated financial data and processes.
• Reviews and analyzes financial reports generated by the financial system, identifying problems and discrepancies.
• Participates in the preparation of recurring financial management reports, statements, and supporting justifications.
• Reviews data in reports and financial statements and identifies abnormal trends and control weaknesses.
• Develop Annual Accountings and pre each contractor's analysis.

This position functions as a Supply Technician for the Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) with duty stations in Alamosa, CO. The primary purpose of this position is to provide property management, supply, and procurement support.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and update motor vehicle reporting systems.
• Oversee the receipt, unloading and storage of incoming shipments of equipment and supplies, either manually or with aid of a forklift.
• Purchase supplies and equipment within the micro-purchase limit from General Services Administration and other Government agencies (mandatory sources).
• Provide technical expertise in various supply, warehousing, and property management disciplines.

Serves as Executive Secretary and initial point of contact for correspondence to be signed by the Deputy Regional Directors (DRD).

Provides guidance to administrative support staff and authorizer regarding correspondence policies and practices. Acts as a member of Reclamation's Correspondence Handbook Team.

Edits and offers a critique on internal management documents, pointing out aspects such as lack of clarity or understandability and questions on substantive content.

Maintains appointment schedules making final commitments. Screens all calls and visitors and determines which calls can be answered personally and which should be directed elsewhere.

Maintains the confidential files of all sensitive material. Also establishes and maintains general administration and other confidential files in the immediate office.

Receives and reviews all incoming mail and correspondence. Refers only that which requires personal attention. Determines what correspondence should be routed to the Executive Staff Members and others and sets controls and deadlines.

Conducts a thorough substantive review of all correspondence and action documents prepared for signature to ascertain conformance with established Reclamations policy, adequacy and clarity of information, format, and expressed view of the manager. Attempts to resolve conflicts through consultation with the subordinate officials or, if necessary, calls the problem to the attention of the manager.

Determines nature of call or business of visitors, if business requires the attention of technical or staff specialists, decides whether the importance of business, rank, or position of visitor is such as to require personal attention of superiors or if the visitor should be referred to the appropriate division or staff concerned with specific subject.

Prioritize and schedules activities for the Deputy Regional Directors (DRD), ensuring appropriate representation of internal staff, Federal, state, and public officials are present. Exercise control over calendars, with authority for commitment of time for appointments, conference and speaking engagements.

Adjustments to calendars are frequently required due to unforeseen situations; respond to and resolves unanticipated developments requiring changes and adjustments in plans, e.g., scheduling supervisor to see high ranking officials.

Serves in a liaison capacity between the Deputy Regional Directors (DRDs) and Washington, Denver, other Regions, Federal and state officials, Area and Regional Office staff, and water users on a variety of subjects, in coordinating meetings and schedules, meeting deadlines, addressing concerns, obtaining information, and providing assistance.

Provides guidance to Regional administrative support staff as a participating member of Reclamation's Executive Leadership Assistant (ELA) Group.

Serves as a timekeeper or back-up timekeeper for the Directorate and/or assists other Directorates, as needed.

Obtains and monitors the use of supplies, equipment, or services for the office.

Uses office automation systems and various Microsoft software packages/programs, to accomplish work.

Serves as Executive Secretary and initial point of contact for correspondence to be signed in the Deputy Regional Director'(DRD).

Provides guidance to administrative support staff and authorizer regarding correspondence policies and practices. Acts as a member of Reclamation's Correspondence Handbook Team.

Edits and offers a critique on internal management documents, pointing out aspects such as lack of clarity or understandability and questions on substantive content.

Maintains appointment schedules making final commitments. Screens all calls and visitors and determines which calls can be answered personally and which should be directed elsewhere.

Maintains the confidential files of all sensitive material. Also establishes and maintains general administration and other confidential files in the immediate office.

Receives and reviews all incoming mail and correspondence. Refers only that which requires personal attention. Determines what correspondence should be routed to the Executive Staff Members and others and sets controls and deadlines.

Conducts a thorough substantive review of all correspondence and action documents prepared for signature to ascertain conformance with established Reclamations policy, adequacy and clarity of information, format, and expressed view of the manager. Attempts to resolve conflicts through consultation with the subordinate officials or, if necessary, calls the problem to the attention of the manager.

Determines nature of call or business of visitors, if business requires the attention of technical or staff specialists, decides whether the importance of business, rank, or position of visitor is such as to require personal attention of superiors or if the visitor should be referred to the appropriate division or staff concerned with specific subject.

Prioritize and schedules activities for the Deputy and Assistant Regional Directors (RD), ensuring appropriate representation of internal staff, Federal, state, and public officials are present. Exercise control over calendars, with authority for commitment of time for appointments, conference and speaking engagements.

Adjustments to calendars are frequently required due to unforeseen situations; response to and resolves unanticipated developments requiring changes and adjustments in plans, e.g., scheduling supervisor to see high ranking officials.

Serves in a liaison capacity between the Deputy and Assistant RDs and Washington, Denver, other Regions, Federal and state officials, Area and Regional Office staff, and water users on a variety of subjects, in coordinating meetings and schedules, meeting deadlines, addressing concerns, obtaining information, and providing assistance.

Provides guidance to Regional administrative support staff as a participating member of Reclamation's Executive Leadership Assistant (ELA) Group.

Serves as a timekeeper or back-up timekeeper for the Directorate and/or assist other Directorates, as needed.

Obtains and monitors the use of supplies, equipment, or services for the office.

Uses office automation systems and various Microsoft software packages/programs, to accomplish work.

- Serves as a team member who conducts and assists in conducting engineering studies regarding the numeric modeling of dam failure and other dam related flood hydraulic modeling simulations.
-Conducts dam breach analysis and 1D and 2D channel routing studies for the estimation of inundated areas below failed and non-failed dams.
-Performs GIS analysis related to 1D and 2D flood inundation modeling and downstream consequences estimation.
-Follows TSC Project Management guidelines to plan, obtain funding, organize, and implement scientific investigations, and ensures project budget and schedule timelines are met.
-Prepares engineering reports discussing approaches, assumptions, and results of dam related flood modeling studies, and prepares written reports.

- Serves as a team member who conducts and assists in conducting engineering studies regarding the numeric modeling of dam failure and other dam related flood hydraulic modeling simulations.
-Conducts dam breach analysis and 1D and 2D channel routing studies for the estimation of inundated areas below failed and non-failed dams.
-Performs GIS analysis related to 1D and 2D flood inundation modeling and downstream consequences estimation.
-Follows TSC Project Management guidelines to plan, obtain funding, organize, and implement scientific investigations, and ensures project budget and schedule timelines are met.
-Prepares engineering reports discussing approaches, assumptions, and results of dam related flood modeling studies, and prepares written reports.

- Assists other Reclamation staff in the collection of baseline data and monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental statutes.
-Conducts radio telemetry.
- Glendive/MT location: Conducts In-river sampling and radio telemetry of native fishes (via boat) of the Yellowstone River in Eastern Montana.
- New Mexico locations: Conducts presence/absence surveys and nest monitoring for the Southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo within the Rio Grande Basin of New Mexico.
- May assume some additional responsibility as a crew leader, making minor project related decisions in the absence of the Supervisor.

Additional information: We are looking for approximately 26 individuals that will work as part of field crews primarily conducting presence/absence surveys for the federally listed southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo within riparian habitat along the Rio Grande in central and southern New Mexico. Daily work will consist of communication with crew members and field supervisors; operation of government vehicles; navigation to and through sites via map, compass and GPS; and compilation and reporting of field data. Individuals will receive survey protocol training, provided by Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for both species. These positions estimated start date May 12, 2025, and work will end on August 8, 2025 (approximately 90 days). Selectees will be required to obtain housing at their project location (either Socorro or Truth or Consequences) during this period.

We are also looking for an individual to work on the Lower Yellowstone River out of Glendive, MT located in the eastern edge of Montana near the North Dakota border. This position estimated start date April 21, 2025, and work will end on October 17, 2025. If selected for this position, individual will be working directly with personnel from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Reclamation. Employee will assist in data collection for fish studies including examining movements, passage proximate to Reclamation structures and habitat use of native fishes on the lower Yellowstone River in Montana. Species include but are not limited to pallid and shovelnose sturgeon, paddlefish, blue sucker and sauger. Work will include collection of large-river fish using accepted protocols and sampling equipment such as electrofishing gear, trammel nets, hoop nets, and trotlines; implantation of external tags, internal PIT tags and transmitters; collection of genetic tissue samples and blood samples from pallid sturgeon; telemetry relocation of native species from jet boat and ground-based stations; collection of blood samples to assess sexual maturity, and collection of tissue samples for genetics. Employee must accurately identify, measure, and record data on all fish captured, operate, and download data from telemetry equipment, complete habitat survey measurements, and take water quality measurements. Employee will enter data into established databases. Employee will be required to maintain equipment and tools without direct supervision.Position will be supervised by a fishery biologist, but work will often be completed independently or with another seasonal employee. Employee will assist with the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and replacement of all sampling equipment (e.g. boats, trailers, motors, nets, telemetry equipment, etc.). This work will primarily be conducted via boat and selectees will be required to attend a Department of Interior motorboat operator certification course (MOCC) prior to starting field work. Reclamation will coordinate and pay for this training which will likely be at one of our field offices.

All positions will be based out of Reclamation's Technical Service Center in Denver, Colorado, but individuals will be assigned to a temporary duty station at one of the following locations - Socorro or Truth or Consequences, NM or Glendive, MT. Hourly pay for the respective grade levels will be based on the Denver-Aurora locality pay area. Employees will be in travel status and will receive a reduced meals and incidentals per diem in addition to lodging reimbursement while at field locations that will equate to roughly $48 per day ($1,440 per month). Individuals will be required to produce lodging receipts. Selectees will be expected to arrive at their assigned project location in either New Mexico or Montana on the established start date to begin onboarding and training.