About this role

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/04/2026-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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the Program Analyst position at the GS-12 grade level you must meet the following specialized experience. Experience: I have 1 year of specialized experience. Specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level equivalent to the GS-11 in the federal service or the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience for this position includes the following: Coordinating programs by developing and implementing procedures to support the execution of the program, project, or initiative. Effectively applies the principles of project management to lead teams of employees from across Reclamation to accomplish projects. Conducting research and analysis of novel issues associated with the program, providing expert advice to their supervisor.

Monitors and analyzes program needs by developing reporting procedures to track pertinent issues Reclamation wide. Prepare recommendations to inform senior management including the Commissioner about program needs and necessary program improvements. You must include hours per week worked. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the Program Analyst position at the GS-13 grade level you must meet the following specialized experience.

Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience. Specialized experience for this position includes the following: Directing and coordinating the work of professional staff to accomplish recreation and land use program objectives.

Execute and coordinate complex recreation and land use actions across multiple states on project land. Design and implement comprehensive program review processes. Apply comprehensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements and leading high-profile recreation initiatives with bureau-wide impact. Communicate program changes, issues, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders-including federal, state, tribal, and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and the public-ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.

You must include hours per week worked. 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.

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