Program Analyst
Redding, CA - USA
Job Summary
Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Program Analyst. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Redding CA
Bureau - Wide (Bureau of Reclamation) - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and caeer conditional Bureau employees Career Transition eligibles (CTAP) Current or former time-limted employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinates with managers maintenance supervisors and craft team leaders.
- Identify information required to properly evaluate use of resources.
- Develops and implements sound maintenance management business practices.
- Conducts studies to improve the efficiency of maintenance practices including inspection.
- Establishes and implements methods and procedures for measuring the overall effectiveness of the maintenance program.
- Provides updates of scheduled maintenance work manpower requirements by crafts.
- Provides information relating unit cost trends initial work order estimates to the actual.
- Provide information about work backlogs.
- Collects and evaluates all proposed priority assignments made to new work orders.
- Periodically reviews work order priorities.
- Provides a full range of technical user support and training.
- Analyzes existing reports from computer systems.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit must maintain a valid State Drivers License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Drivers License at all times will result in removal from the position.
*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/21/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. You must submit transcripts.
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B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above plus appropriate experience. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week on your resume and transcripts.
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level:
Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience and includes but not limited to the following:
- Collects and analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of various program aspects and assists in establishing recommendations for program modifications or the development of new programs to meet the needs of the organization and/or to comply with regulations and guidance.
- Reviewing analyzing and providing information from multiple programs.
- Performing Administrative duties and advising on in a variety of program areas including and not limited to: budget human resources workforce planning purchasing property management space management computer support equipment and vehicle use and maintenance data processing and support services.
Volunteer Experience: 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 submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. If otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: information
The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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