Compliance Specialist

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Compliance Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

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.

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. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

This position is located within the Reclamation Law Administration Division of the National Programs Office, serving on a team specializing in consistent Reclamation-wide administration of the Bureau of Reclamation's Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) program. This position may be duty stationed in Billings, MT; Salt Lake City, UT; Boulder City, NV; Boise, ID; Sacramento, CA; or Denver, CO. Salary ranges are:

Billings, Montana: $61,722 - $97,087
Salt Lake City, Utah: $61,722 - $97,087
Boulder City, Nevada: $63,046 - $99,169
Boise, Idaho: $61,722 - $97,087
Sacramento, California: $68,419 - $107,620
Denver, Colorado: $68,819 - $108,251

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Independently perform complex analyses, program management, and policy interpretation within assigned program area.
• Collaborate with the RRA Team to address program needs, policy interpretation, and strategy development to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate special projects, studies, or initiatives to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Conduct training sessions and informational meetings with stakeholders, advocating for program interests and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide definitive advice and technical guidance to management, staff, and external stakeholders on program requirements, best practices, and problem resolution.
• Review and interpret legislative, regulatory, and policy changes, assessing their impact on program operations and make recommendations for adaptions consistent with changing conditions.

** Requirements Continued **
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.


Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/10/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, 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. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: You must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience such as assisting with the review and interpretation/application of laws and regulations; applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in implementing policy and program requirements; and supporting the preparation of compliance related reports. You must include hours per week worked.

-OR-

• Education: Successful completion of at least a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You must include transcripts.

-OR-

• Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: 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 such as assisting with the review and interpretation/application of laws and regulations; applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in implementing policy and program requirements; preparing and presenting compliance related reports; and assisting with the development of adaptations to program guidance to support changing conditions. You must include hours per week worked.

-OR-

• Education: Successful completion of at least a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. You must include transcripts.

-OR-

• Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 36 semester hours, and divide by 36 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

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.