About this role
Job SummaryReclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Irrigation System Maintenance Supervisor II. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Byron, California This is not a remote position.
QualificationsYour application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. 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 meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 06/20/2026.
Major DutiesThe primary duties of this position are: Supervises a crew size ranging from 8 to 12 members in five distinct trades/crafts employees involved in both single craft and multi-craft work projects. Determines the requirements for and schedules manpower, tools, equipment, facilities, and materials on a project-by-project basis, prepares long-term maintenance schedules that adhere to work priorities and requirements established by higher-level supervisors and technical guidance. Prepares detailed schedules on a job-to-job basis for a broad range of activities and projects, follows customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments, and identifies major jobs or job sequences to facilitate stakeholder coordination and communication. Coordinates maintenance schedules and system outages with partner agencies to assure a broad integration of activities, coordinates with other maintenance and operations supervisors within the Area Office to plan and support maintenance team activities at other major facilities, recommends changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and makes minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under direct control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences. Assigns individual employees to work crews as required to execute planned work, assigns work to individuals or work crews as required to execute planned work activities, ensures assignments are made in accordance with agency policies and regulations, the negotiated labor agreement, and all other applicable laws and regulations. Provides technical direction in identifying correct methods, procedures, and allowable tolerances in repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining facility components and features, and ensures adherence to Reclamation technical requirements or engineering specifications. Ensures the safety of all personnel, as well as contract or other personnel undertaking civil maintenance activities, promotes continual safety awareness and conducts weekly safety and daily crew meetings for work status and safety, ensures adherence to all established safety practices and requirements and that jobs are performed in a safe manner. Supports and explains management programs to subordinates, recommends performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, selecting the most suitable applicants for vacancies, and maintaining work reports and records while assisting supervisors in planning overall leave schedules.RequirementsYou 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 (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). 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. Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)