Reclamation Guide

Bureau of Reclamation • Shasta, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Reclamation has 2 vacancies to fill for a Reclamation Guide at the beautiful Shasta Dam in Shasta Lake, California. At the full performance level (GS-05) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Conducts tours for all ages from pre-school children to college level, and special interest groups such as service organizations, senior citizens, and international visitors, as well as the public. Personally, escorts tours through dam, powerplant and designated visitor areas. Provides detailed and specific information and explanations pertaining to the historical background, physical features of the dam, progress made, and benefits derived from the dam such as downstream flood control, power production etc. Conveys information using audio-visual aids, printed materials, and graphic displays. Leads the tour by setting the pace of the tour or may work at the rear of tour to ensure visitors stay compact and no one strays from the main group. Ensures safety of visitors and deals with emergencies that may arise. Takes necessary steps to safeguard the facility, maintain tour schedule, and avoid interfering with the operation, maintenance, or construction of the facility.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/15/2026-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.
• 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.
• No assumptions will be made about your experience.
• Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND/OR Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.
• To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level: Experience : To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 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: oral presentations of historical, scientific or programs information to small or large groups; customer service.
• You must include hours per week worked and dates on your resume.
• 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.
• 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.
• All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.
• Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable.
• You must include worked hours per week and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tours for all ages from pre-school children to college level, and special interest groups such as service organizations, senior citizens, and international visitors, as well as the public.
• Personally, escorts tours through dam, powerplant and designated visitor areas.
• Provides detailed and specific information and explanations pertaining to the historical background, physical features of the dam, progress made, and benefits derived from the dam such as downstream flood control, power production etc.
• Conveys information using audio-visual aids, printed materials, and graphic displays.
• Leads the tour by setting the pace of the tour or may work at the rear of tour to ensure visitors stay compact and no one strays from the main group.
• Ensures safety of visitors and deals with emergencies that may arise.
• Takes necessary steps to safeguard the facility, maintain tour schedule, and avoid interfering with the operation, maintenance, or construction of the facility.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level