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Chief of Staff
Bureau of Reclamation · Posted 99 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Chief of Staff. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Commissioner's Office, Washington, D.C. Opened to Department of Interior Employees. Full time telework or remote work NOT available.
What You'll Do
- →The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Commissioner's Chief of Staff, managing sensitive, high-responsibility special assignments in direct support of the Commissioner and Reclamation's mission.
- →Provides program oversight for major Reclamation-wide initiatives, integrating and coordinating high-impact projects, delegating complex and time-sensitive work, and offering recommendations on organizational structure, policy, and long-range planning.
- →Reviews and edits policy statements and major program materials to ensure they accurately reflect the Commissioner's views and align with Departmental and Reclamation goals.
- →Plans and coordinates key Commissioner responsibilities, including budget submissions, personnel actions, annual assurance statements, IT certifications, and major meetings and events involving internal and external stakeholders.
- →Exercises supervisory responsibilities including assigning and reviewing work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and approving leave.
- →Leading liaison and coordination efforts with private-sector representatives, Federal, state, local, and Tribal governments, and other key stakeholders to advance complex, sensitive, and high-visibility issues.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S.
- ✓You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
- ✓You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
- ✓You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form.
- ✓Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period.
- ✓Who May Apply: 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) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c7473f03-4a39-4949-a5f7-d718081c6e57
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