Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:Boulder City, NV; Yuma, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Throughout southern California, CA

-Serves as the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) Coordinator for the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region and primary liaison between LCC Partners, potential LCC Partners, individual Steering Committee members, and the Steering Committee.

-Works collaboratively with designated representatives of Federal and State agencies, tribes, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), universities, governmental agencies and NGOs in Mexico, and other partners in the LCC to coordinate with LCC Partners, gather and disseminate information about the LCC, and to meet the applied science needs identified by the Steering Committee.  

-Ensures the Desert LCC activities and programs are coordinated across administrative boundaries and the national network of LCC Coordinators.  

-Provides leadership in creating, guiding, facilitating, and nurturing an interdependent network among all LCC partners and other entities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Definition of Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as: experience which may include using advanced management analytical techniques to interpret meaning and evaluate findings related to complex natural resource policy development and implementation; experience with project management and project coordination activities as they relate to a comprehensive natural resources management program; preparation of briefing documents; ability to interact with multiple stakeholders within the US and internationally to coordinate comprehensive activities; and development of policy and regulations and assessment of program goals and accomplishments.  Examples are not all inclusive.

You must meet all qualification requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Human Resources (HR) will review resumes to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements.  We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in the assessment questionnaire.   Applicants determined best qualified will be required to participate in the second step - the first step is answering a series of multiple response occupational questions. The second step, after verification of your qualifications for the position, will be to answer in narrative form a question related to the competencies addressed below.  It will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete step one and approximately 90 minutes to complete step two.  The second step will be sent to you via email. This email will be sent to you shortly after the closing date of the announcement. If you do not respond to step two by the date requested in the email, you will no longer be considered for this position.

Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position.  If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your online responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories:  1)  Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified.  Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100 and Veterans with preference will be placed at the top of their respective category.  The assessment questionnaire will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Applicants will be further evaluated on the following "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)" through your resume and responses to the online questions.

KSA 1: Knowledge of conducting or coordinating natural resources conservation or other efforts within a multi-organization environment.

KSA 2: Knowledge of experience in program and project management as it relates to facilitating and coordinating resource management projects.

KSA 3: Ability to collaborate and explore innovative means to leverage human and financial assets among agencies, organizations, and partnerships to implement the goals of the LCC in pursuit of a sustainable landscape, working in collaboration with the Desert LCC Science Coordinator and the LCC partners.

KSA 4: Ability to establish positive working relationships with individuals having widely varying perspectives and values.

Your answers to questions will be verified against information provided in your online resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education and/or training relevant to this position.  You must make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications.  If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration.

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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:Working for the Bureau of Reclamation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.  To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/Ei/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For more information visit:  http://www.sss.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity:  The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Probationary Period:  Placement in this position requires you to complete a one-year probationary period.

Security Investigation:  A background security investigation will be required for the person selected for this position who are not currently covered by a satisfactorily adjudicated Federal background investigation commensurate with the national security position sensitivity designation of this position.  Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for termination from Federal employment or removal from this position. This may be a lengthy (a few to several months) process.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement.  When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the side of any page.

This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe.  For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/hireme.html

As part of the online application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents.  Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your not being considered for this position.

Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from your USAJOBS profile - instructions provided during the online application process.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone number shown at the bottom of this page.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume, an online assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:

RESUME:  An uploaded resume must include for each period of work experience listed:  Job title, series/grade (if Federal employment); duties and accomplishments; dates of employment (mm/dd/yy); number of hours worked per week; salary; and education.  If your resume format does not provide this information, you may lose consideration for the position.

DD-214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY:  If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

--For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

--For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.

--For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBLES: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP-ICTAP eligibility MUST submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements and score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Holly Hill Phone: 702-293-8016 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: hhill@usbr.gov

Agency Information: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION P.O. Box 61470 Boulder City, NV 89006-1470 Fax: 000-000-0000

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:After all application packages have been received, resumes will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements.  Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire.  Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official.  After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.  A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications.  Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation, by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.