Bureau of Reclamation

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. Today, we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country. We bring water to more than 31 million people, and provide one out of five Western farmers (140,000) with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts. Reclamation is also the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States. Our 53 powerplants annually provide more than 40 billion kilowatt hours generating nearly a billion dollars in power revenues and produce enough electricity to serve 3.5 million homes.

Human Resource Assistant (Employee Benefits/Information Systems): HR is a position that is in demand. This is a developmental position starting at a GS 5 with promotion potential. Here are the duties: Advise and assist employees regarding employee benefit problems and issues. Research and explain procedural processes and issues associated with employee benefits, which include health benefits, retirement calculations, life and long-term care insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Provide new employee orientation for employees new to the Regional Office. Process a variety of typical and unique HR actions which include details, appointments, conversions, pay adjustments, promotions, name changes, etc. Serve as a point of contact to assigned offices for troubleshooting problems of a procedural nature with HR Information Systems, such as initiating actions, resetting passwords, etc. Initiate and process pay and payroll related HR actions and researches and resolves related problems and issues.

No prerequisite eligibility requirements