Water and Lands Specialist

1 week ago


Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States U.S. Department of the Interior Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Water and Lands Specialist to join our team at the U.S. Department of the Interior. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing and administering water and land resources, as well as providing technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiate and administer contracts for water service, distribution systems, and refuge conveyance agreements or contracts.
  • Advise and provide recommendations regarding planning of water management programs.
  • Administer a wide range of realty functions, including land acquisition and disposal, use authorizations, and trespass, for internal and external projects involving Reclamation facilities and interests.
  • Serve as the technical expert in Oregon and California water rights (surface and groundwater) and Project water contract matters.
  • Prepare and file applications with the states of Oregon and California for appropriative water rights for proposed and authorized projects.
  • Analyze new water right applications and water contracts filed by others for appropriation of unappropriated water; and petition for change of place or purpose of use or point of diversion.
  • Coordinate with engineers, natural resource specialists, archaeologists, or other specialists to review structures and environmental/cultural-related actions, and coordinate with local governmental agencies to determine the compatibility of requests with local requirements.
  • Serve as the liaison with project principals and coordinates with other agencies and organizations on water and lands issues for Reclamation.
  • Develop and evaluate data pertinent to riparian water rights, quantification and qualification of these rights, and changes in ownership resulting from land sales which impact the use of water under these rights.
  • Prepare letters of agreement and other contractual instruments to arrange for payment or reimbursement by applicants of Reclamation's costs to prepare use authorizations and other permits.
  • Analyze internal and external applications for use of Project lands and facilities; conduct required investigations, negotiate, and process use authorizations and renewals (leases, licenses, permits, easements, or entry permits), terminations, cancellations, and assignments.
  • Perform field review surveys of Project lands to ensure compliance with land use documents, and determine occurrence of unauthorized use, occupancy, or trespass.
  • Negotiate property rehabilitation with landowners when property damages resulted from Project activities.
  • Conduct investigations and searches courthouse records for relevant realty information and consult with state, county, or city officials, other Reclamation representatives, water districts, and landowners to negotiate, modify, or amend contract renewals, terminations, cancellations, and issuances.
  • Interact with other technical segments of the Regional Office and Reclamation's Denver and Washington offices, and personnel in other Area Offices concerning water and land matters that may affect various planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance, and implementation phases and efforts at the Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO).
  • Serve as the technical lead for planning, organizing, and directing the work of lower graded specialists or junior staff for all water and lands program functions (including realty functions).
Requirements
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
  • You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
  • You must submit a resume and supporting documentation.
  • You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration.
  • You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements.
  • You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements.
  • You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads.
  • You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Travel is required approximately 15% of the time.
  • Incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).


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