Total 77 job vacancies by Bureau of Reclamation

• Collect and tabulate hydrologic and meteorological data required for the proper daily, monthly, and annual water accounting for water stored in and released from Reclamation dams, canals, wetland areas, and reservoirs within the Projects areas for the purposes of irrigation use by various irrigation and conservancy districts.
• Perform maintenance and inspection program to ensure proper operation of all mechanical and electronic facilities of two dams, (Heron and El Vado) under the control of the office.
• Participate in a maintenance program for approximately 11 miles of improved channelization works, including roads, bridges, side slope rip rap, and other structures.
• Assist with or performing minor dam site maintenance (basic facilities and equipment) including rock work, canal work, structure repairs, minor road repairs, weed control, Pump House housekeeping, painting, snow removal, etc. using hand and power tools.
• Prepare and finalize monthly water accounting reports for reservoirs and assists higher graded personnel in the preparation of major monthly and annual water accounting reports and annual operating plans.
• Acquire a variety of data such as streamflow (stream gauging; wading into river or off cable car) daily reservoir data, snowpack, weather data, and coordinated runoff forecast information.
• Operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to facilitate reservoir elevation and downstream release and gathering of information.

• Responsible for performing journeyman class work in the electrical and hydro-operator trades.
• Calibrates and tests generator relay protection equipment.
• Participates in the revision and updating of standard operating procedures, operation manuals, and operating guidelines, for all new or modified equipment.
• Operates control boards, exciters, disconnects, power circuit breakers, load and voltage control equipment, and signal systems in a power plant.
• Operates large gates and valves to maintain proper river flows and for watering and unwatering penstocks, scroll cases and draft tubes.
• Observes and checks power control equipment for proper sequence of operation and completeness of control.
• Synchronizes units on the bus and operates transmission line breakers as directed by the Foreman, or as required to meet plant operational needs.
• Operates high voltage switches and related devices in connection with their work and writes clearances under guidelines of the Bureau of Reclamation Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP).
• Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports on generation, river flow, outages, weather conditions, hourly indicating and integrating meter data, and other miscellaneous operating records to include the plant log book.
• Responsible for the consolidated operation of all plant generating resources and voltage control. Responsible for plant inspections and water facilities, waterway inspections, Switchyard and dam operations.

• Responsible for performing journeyman class work in the electrical and hydro-operator trades.
• Calibrates and tests generator relay protection equipment.
• Participates in the revision and updating of standard operating procedures, operation manuals, and operating guidelines, for all new or modified equipment.
• Operates control boards, exciters, disconnects, power circuit breakers, load and voltage control equipment, and signal systems in a power plant.
• Operates large gates and valves to maintain proper river flows and for watering and unwatering penstocks, scroll cases and draft tubes.
• Observes and checks power control equipment for proper sequence of operation and completeness of control.
• Synchronizes units on the bus and operates transmission line breakers as directed by the Foreman, or as required to meet plant operational needs.
• Operates high voltage switches and related devices in connection with their work and writes clearances under guidelines of the Bureau of Reclamation Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP).
• Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports on generation, river flow, outages, weather conditions, hourly indicating and integrating meter data, and other miscellaneous operating records to include the plant log book.
• Responsible for the consolidated operation of all plant generating resources and voltage control. Responsible for plant inspections and water facilities, waterway inspections, Switchyard and dam operations.

At the full performance level this position:

• Collects, interprets, analyzes, and evaluates hydrologic data in the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, Restoration Development Group.
• Works on complex water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology and or more related disciplines such as hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, and the complexities of ground or surface water flow.
• Prepares investigative project proposals and develops work plans and protocols which include consideration of previous experimental and theoretical analyses, evaluation of all available data from various sources, and the development and adaptation of procedures and methods of investigation.
• Writes and publishes reports of findings as internal or external reports, recommendations to resource managers, or scientific journal publications.

At the full performance level this position:

• Collects, interprets, analyzes, and evaluates hydrologic data in the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, Restoration Development Group.
• Works on complex water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology and or more related disciplines such as hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, and the complexities of ground or surface water flow.
• Prepares investigative project proposals and develops work plans and protocols which include consideration of previous experimental and theoretical analyses, evaluation of all available data from various sources, and the development and adaptation of procedures and methods of investigation.
• Writes and publishes reports of findings as internal or external reports, recommendations to resource managers, or scientific journal publications.

• Perform and direct preliminary and final design work for engineering features required for construction, drainage facilities rehabilitation, or modification of river channelization, channel conveyance systems, or other water diversion and transport systems.
• The design work involves the preparation of preliminary plans and design studies, design memoranda, final plan and design calculations, technical specifications provisions, and comparative cost estimates of materials and labor for construction or maintenance, inspection, and field engineering of the above features.
• Participate in field assignments for collection of design data and other activities requiring design and cost estimating expertise.
• Serve as a specialist in engineering design, contract administration, and construction management activities. Advises other engineers and technicians on projects in own area of specialization.
• Responsible for signing "technical approval" on assigned projects and reviewing the work (peer review) of other engineers, technicians, and personnel within the Technical Services Division.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison with Government agencies (Federal, state, and local) and representatives of business and private interests, to negotiate differences and to obtain their cooperation and approval for design of a variety of features.
• Plans and develops work programs, technical surveys, and related activities on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Assist Division Manager by making assignments to division employees; explains overall needs, requirements and objectives; identifies problem areas; provides advice, assistance and direction as required; establishes priorities and schedules; checks funding availability; interprets policies, methods and procedures; and reviews completed work for technical adequacy, correctness, necessary compliances, and project soundness.

• Supports project managers with policy, directives and standard requirements of federal land acquisition, disposal as well as title transfer processes
• Participates in the preparation and review of required realty planning, environmental and realty documents and tracks the progress to meet the schedule deadlines.
• Coordinates with other offices to resolve potential realty policy concerns, oversees land acquisition processes and review of materials and prepares and delivers briefings for projects.
• Develops and implements short-range plans for the Realty Team in the areas of title, rights acquired, and ongoing work needs to ensure the Regional Realty work requirements are being met.
• Encourages cooperation, independence, and synergistic problem solving. Coordinates with other teams, supervisors, and managers, as needed. Resolves controversy related to the technical work with other Reclamation organizational units, outside agencies, or team leaders.

Serves as a Civil Engineer with expertise and experience in that general field. Is responsible for the preparation of designs and related work, for the preparation of construction and procurement specifications, and for the performance of staff activities as required. Assignments include, but are not limited to, all or portions of the following; (1) structures such as buildings, powerplants, pumping plants, transmission lines, switch yards and substations, roads, bridges, fish hatcheries, and recreation development facilities, and (2) water development, conveyance, and control facilities such as dams, canals, tunnels, pipelines, distribution systems, and drainage facilities.

• Prepares and reviews designs for portions of large projects or complete designs for smaller-scaled facilities.
• Prepares technical portions of construction or procurement specifications. Reviews and provides input on contract bids, contractors' proposals and claims and other technical matters.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of cost estimates
• Provides technical assistance to Project Offices on the functional adequacy or safety of existing structures, features, or equipment.

Serves as a Civil Engineer with expertise and experience in that general field. Is responsible for the preparation of designs and related work, for the preparation of construction and procurement specifications, and for the performance of staff activities as required. Assignments include, but are not limited to, all or portions of the following; (1) structures such as buildings, powerplants, pumping plants, transmission lines, switch yards and substations, roads, bridges, fish hatcheries, and recreation development facilities, and (2) water development, conveyance, and control facilities such as dams, canals, tunnels, pipelines, distribution systems, and drainage facilities.

• Prepares and reviews designs for portions of large projects or complete designs for smaller-scaled facilities.
• Prepares technical portions of construction or procurement specifications. Reviews and provides input on contract bids, contractors' proposals and claims and other technical matters.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of cost estimates
• Provides technical assistance to Project Offices on the functional adequacy or safety of existing structures, features, or equipment.

The primary duties of this position are:

• Installs maintains, tests, calibrates, aligns, modifies, overhauls, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, optical, and electro-optical such as fixed and mobile voice and data communication equipment, surveillance equipment, generators, power transformers, power circuit breakers, instrument transformers, electronic voltage regulation, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system equipment, power system stabilizers, data logging and control equipment, sound systems, telemeter, flow meter, protective relay, electronic relays, revenue meters, and sophisticated panel board indicate meters and recorders, fiber optic cables, high speed data cable, and uninterruptible power systems.
• Performs microprocessor based programming; i.e. solid state devices, sonic liquid level devices. Uses various analog and digital test equipment such as ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, watt meter, transistor testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency meters, logic analyzers, communications test sets, spectrum analyzers, time domain reflectometers, high speed communications test equipment, pc based test equipment.
• Uses various analog and digital test equipment such as ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, watt meter, transistor testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency meters, logic analyzers, communications test sets, spectrum analyzers, time domain reflectometers, high speed communications test equipment, pc based test equipment, AC and DC high voltage test equipment, instrument transformers test equipment, VHF and UHF, and microwave radio test equipment.
• Installs and maintains a variety of radio communications equipment. This includes VHF and UHF Base Stations, mobile radios, microwave radio equipment, radio towers, antenna systems, and telephone equipment.

The primary duties of this position are:

• Installs maintains, tests, calibrates, aligns, modifies, overhauls, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, optical, and electro-optical such as fixed and mobile voice and data communication equipment, surveillance equipment, generators, power transformers, power circuit breakers, instrument transformers, electronic voltage regulation, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system equipment, power system stabilizers, data logging and control equipment, sound systems, telemeter, flow meter, protective relay, electronic relays, revenue meters, and sophisticated panel board indicate meters and recorders, fiber optic cables, high speed data cable, and uninterruptible power systems.
• Performs microprocessor based programming; i.e. solid state devices, sonic liquid level devices. Uses various analog and digital test equipment such as ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, watt meter, transistor testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency meters, logic analyzers, communications test sets, spectrum analyzers, time domain reflectometers, high speed communications test equipment, pc based test equipment.
• Uses various analog and digital test equipment such as ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, watt meter, transistor testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency meters, logic analyzers, communications test sets, spectrum analyzers, time domain reflectometers, high speed communications test equipment, pc based test equipment, AC and DC high voltage test equipment, instrument transformers test equipment, VHF and UHF, and microwave radio test equipment.
• Installs and maintains a variety of radio communications equipment. This includes VHF and UHF Base Stations, mobile radios, microwave radio equipment, radio towers, antenna systems, and telephone equipment.

Serves as a mechanical engineering specialist with responsibility for design and procurement of HVAC, plumbing, piping, auxiliary systems, water treatment, factory inspection, equipment installation and other mechanical equipment in pumping generating plants, pumping plants, hydroelectric power plants, visitors' centers, museums, office buildings and other large and/or complex buildings.

Prepares, reviews, and coordinates specifications for the design, fabrication, procurement and installation of HVAC, plumbing, piping, auxiliary systems, water treatment, factory inspection, equipment installation and other mechanical equipment.

Prepares primary engineering designs, drawings or quantity estimates for HVAC, plumbing, piping, auxiliary systems, water treatment, factory inspection, equipment installation and other mechanical equipment.

Coordinates, prepares, or instructs others in the preparation of the Designer's Operating Criteria, Final Design Report, Design Considerations and Design Summary for the equipment for which the group is reasonable and keeps appropriate records.

• Operates backhoes, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, semi-trucks and trailers, hydraulic truck-mounted cranes, forklifts, and motorboats. Operates trucks and vehicles on interstate highways. Operates vehicles and equipment off-road and in mountainous terrain in all weather conditions.
• Conducts toolbox safety meetings. Works with laborers and trainee helpers to ensure safe work practices are adhered to. Ability to handle a variety of loads through a range of weights. Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely, including power tools.
• Assists in the setup, alignment, operation, and maintenance of drilling machines and equipment. Operates support equipment. Performs normal and preventative maintenance on all equipment as well as minor repairs. Operates high-pressure washers, chain saws, compactors, skill saws, and drill presses.

• Operates backhoes, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, semi-trucks and trailers, hydraulic truck-mounted cranes, forklifts, and motorboats. Operates trucks and vehicles on interstate highways. Operates vehicles and equipment off-road and in mountainous terrain in all weather conditions.
• Conducts toolbox safety meetings. Works with laborers and trainee helpers to ensure safe work practices are adhered to. Ability to handle a variety of loads through a range of weights. Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely, including power tools.
• Assists in the setup, alignment, operation, and maintenance of drilling machines and equipment. Operates support equipment. Performs normal and preventative maintenance on all equipment as well as minor repairs. Operates high-pressure washers, chain saws, compactors, skill saws, and drill presses.

• Provide technical program leadership, direction, and deal with complex issues that relate to the direction of activities associated with project design and design data.
• Work with Contracting Officers to implement and administer a variety of assigned contracts.
• Implement policies and plans and establish performance goals and objectives for the accomplishment of assigned programs in the Design and Commissioning Group.
• Perform engineering analyses of designs and specifications for design changes.
• Review and analyze basic cost estimates and other programming and planning data.
• Assure timely and accurate submission of appropriate design data, closely coordinating work with the Field Engineering Division and the Regional Office.