Supervisory Repayment Specialist

JobSummary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory Repayment Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

LowGrade

12

HighGrade

12

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

California-Great Basin Region - Central California Area Office

OrganizationCodes

IN/IN07

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-transition
• fed-competitive
• disability
• mspouse
• vet
• special-authorities
• land
• peace

MCOTags

• Deputy Secretary Approval - PS/NS

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Bureau of Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency best known for constructing dams, powerplants, and canals in the 17 western United States, having constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs. We are the largest wholesaler of water and the second-largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States. Our mission is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. We place great emphasis on fulfilling our water delivery obligations, water conservation, water recycling and reuse, and developing partnerships with our customers, states, and Native American Tribes. We also find ways to bring together various interests to address the competing needs for limited water resources. Our core values are professional excellence, safety, and respect. We are results-oriented. We share a personal commitment to protecting the safety of each other, contractors, customers, as well as the people and communities served by our projects. We embrace a culture of respect for people through our ethical behavior and with clear, effective communication.

TravelCode

2

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• As a Supervisory Repayment Specialist with Reclamation, primary duties and responsibilities include: Conducting research to identify the pertinent legal history, opinions, and precedent decisions in relation to any specific case, and drafting correspondence advancing a legal position. Performing or coordinating analyses of proposed contractors' financial statuses and developing recommendations on respective repayment capacities. Providing leadership in ensuring effective communication among related programs (e.g., water conservation, drought planning, etc.), and sound interpretation of applicable regulations and policies of such programs. Reviewing water service requests from existing and potential water service customers. Identifying locations of service requestors and the availability of resources and/or facilities. Ascertaining requestors' needs and addressing issues regarding water storage and water delivery services. Researching historical data components in relation to existing and proposed water service agreements. Preparing written situation analyses and proposals to enter negotiations. Furnishing preliminary information to contractors on applicable statutes, available resources, and repayment criteria. Performing other related duties as assigned within this job classification.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must meet the specialized experience requirements (see Qualifications). Overnight business travel may be required up to 20% of the time. You must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. 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. You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period. If selected for this position, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of entrance on duty. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment for Probationary Period.

Evaluations

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the technical assessment questions, and the results of additional assessments required for the position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Contracting/Procurement Managing Human Resources Oral Communication Technical Credibility Writing Your responses to the technical assessment questions will be verified against the information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education, and/or training that is relevant to this position. You must make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than what is apparent in the description of your experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training (or that your resume/application is incomplete), you could be rated ineligible, or your score could be reduced. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, the best qualified candidates will be identified through a structured SME review panel that will result in a referral list of best qualified candidates being issued to the hiring manager. The SME panel will evaluate candidate resumes and provide a score based on identified demonstrations of the Competencies (outlined above) required to successfully perform the duties of the position. For evaluating candidates for referral to the selecting official, a three-phased process will be used. Phase 1: Applicant resumes will be reviewed and evaluated by the HR office to determine if minimum qualification requirements are met (see definition of specialized experience). If you meet the minimum qualification requirements, you will continue to the second phase and will be given an interim score based on the technical assessment questionnaire responses. With information received from the applicant assessment questionnaire in the first phase, applicants will be evaluated on the relevant Competencies outlined above. Phase 2: Candidate resumes that pass the first phase will be evaluated by an SME panel, based on the relevant Competencies. Phase 3: Candidate applications will be administered a final cumulative score based on the scores acquired from the first and second phases. Candidates who score as best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

HowToApply

Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942321. Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application. Applications must be received by 05/06/2026 , 11:59pm ET to receive consideration. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligibility procedures may apply in filling this vacancy. This program accommodates employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. 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. For more information, visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. You are required to submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary or term employment that qualifies under the LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If your previous supervisors did not complete these performance appraisal documents, ask them to provide a statement of performance for each rated period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Applicants applying under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act must submit documentation verifying eligibility. Required documentation includes: First and last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for each appointment verifying the Position Occupied code (block 34, code 1-Competitive Service), AND Documentation of satisfactory performance for each appointment, such as, performance evaluations, memorandum of record, whereas the supervisor(s) documented an acceptable performance level for a specified rating/employment period. Failure to submit required documentation may result in loss of consideration.

WhatToExpectNext

Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official. You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.

RequiredDocuments

You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education. Required Documents: Resume: You may only submit one resume. Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes. Your resume must describe your job-related qualifications (paid and non-paid work experience) that includes job title, beginning and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and description of job duties. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form, you must ensure this information is provided. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. Note: Current and former Federal employees should include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. If experience is for a career ladder position, please ensure to clearly distinguish the job duties for each grade level and how long you were working in each grade level. Please do not include the following types of information on your resume or application materials: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself or others Encrypted and digitally signed documents. Current Federal Civil Service Employees claiming corresponding eligibility must also include the following supporting documents with your application: SF50 Document: (non-award), or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action, if you are a current or former Federal civil service employee claiming corresponding competitive or non-competitive eligibility to apply to this job announcement. Your SF50 (non-award) document must indicate Tenure code 1 or 2 in block 24, and Position Occupied code 1 (Competitive Service) in block 34. If you previously held a higher grade than the grade/position you currently occupy, you must submit a copy of the last non-award SF50 document you received for that position. Performance Appraisal: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. Former federal employees that may have reinstatement eligibility, please review the How to Apply for Reinstatement page for all required documents. If you have any questions regarding which SF-50's to submit, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this vacancy announcement before the closing date. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Member Copy 4 copy that includes the character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. (i.e. VA letter). You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct Veteran Documentation as specified above. NOTE: To be eligible for a Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be eligible for veterans' preference, or a veteran separated after 3 or more years continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and a copy of your most recent SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Other Special Hiring Authorities. If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under other non-competitive special appointing authorities, you MUST submit documented proof of each eligibility claimed. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

Condition of Employment for Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: Your performance and conduct. The needs and interests of the agency. Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal civil service. Current civil service employees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time-limited appointment with a land management agency. Must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former civil service employees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. Must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years. Must apply for position within two years after separation. Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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/ Male applicants born after December 31, 1959: You 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 If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. You may be required to serve an initial supervisory probation period. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

mpjobs@usbr.gov

AgencyContactPhone

916-978-5476

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness