Lead Land Resources & GIS Programs Manager (Remote)

Bureau of Reclamation; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento, CA seeks a Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist to lead the Land Resources Branch, ensuring timely and high‑quality land resources management across the region.

You will direct land classification, realty standards, and GIS programs, supervise a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and provide policy guidance aligned with Departmental standards and the Reclamation Reform Act.

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience; transcripts required.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable but official required if selected.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees regional land resources management and related programs.
• Provides technical advice ensuring consistency with standards.
• Develops Region-wide realty standards; guides Area Offices.
• Leads branch program management, staffing, budgeting, and objectives.
• Acts as Regional GIS Program Manager; guides GIS standards and training.
• Oversees recreation, drainage and wildland fire program budgets and plans.

Skills

Land resources management

GIS program management

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento, CA seeks a Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist to lead the Land Resources Branch, ensuring timely and high‑quality land resources management across the region.

You will direct land classification, realty standards, and GIS programs, supervise a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and provide policy guidance aligned with Departmental standards and the Reclamation Reform Act.