Reclamation Guide
Bureau of Reclamation
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Reclamation Guide
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
Location
Clark County, Nevada
Salary
$46,382 - $60,297
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading guided tours at Hoover Dam, explaining its history, operations, and environmental role to diverse groups of visitors, while also providing general assistance in the visitor center.
It's a hands-on role focused on public education and customer service in a historic site.
A good fit would be someone outgoing with experience in public speaking or guiding, who enjoys interacting with people from different backgrounds and has an interest in water resources and the environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of full-time experience equivalent to GS-05 level in oral presentations of historical, scientific, or program information to groups
- Experience developing or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral delivery to audiences
- Ability to conduct tours and deliver verbal presentations to multi-cultural, educational, and international visitors
- Knowledge of Hoover Dam operations, Colorado River Basin, and related exhibits
- Skills in customer assistance, including answering questions and providing preliminary first aid
- Ability to study and review printed materials and display data for accurate information delivery
- Must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by April 3, 2026
Full Job Description
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Reclamation Guide.
Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Lower Colorado Basin Region, Lower Colorado Dams Office located at the Hoover Dam in Clark County, NV. Telework and remote work not available; housing not provided.
GS-06: In order to qualify for the GS-06 grade level, your resume must reflect one year of full-time experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level providing oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups.
If your resume does not clearly reflect the experience listed above, your application will be marked as ineligible.
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 any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/03/2026. Major Duties:
Conducts tours at Hoover Dam with visitors representing multi-cultural, educational and international backgrounds.
Delivers verbal presentations and answers questions concerning various features of the Dam and power plant.
Studies and reviews a variety of printed material and static display data pertaining to Hoover Dam operations.
Circulates throughout the Visitor Center and Exhibit Building providing information regarding the Colorado River Basin, structures within, exhibits and building displays, tour and ticket information, and other general information as requested.
Provides customer assistance, preliminary first aid, and securing appropriate medical assistance when necessary.
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