Job details
Salary $79,468 - $159,286 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
The bureau of ocean energy management (boem) manages the exploration and development of the nation`s offshore resourcesIt seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studiesFor information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/
Responsibilities
This position is located within the department of the interior, bureau of ocean energy (boem), office of strategic resources (osr), resource evaluation division (red)Position is eligible for duty location of sterling, va or for remote duty locationThe selectee may work from the remote location as agreed upon by the employee and the hiring official within the united statesMore information regarding boem`s remote work terms is available here boem manual 370-300-3 remote work.pdf
At the full performance level (gs-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the resource evaluation division`s certified contracting officer representative (cor) for all geological interpretive tools (git) software license and software maintenance contracts and maintains a level ii or higher cor certification.
Serves as an expert geological advisor to bureau of ocean energy management (boem) personnel on the area of hydrocarbon potential, area identification, sale alternatives, exploration activities, and technical issues related to lease sales on the ocs.
Represents red at meetings and conferences relating to resource assessment, evaluation, and conservation measures and the sustainable development of natural resourcesPresents and facilitates discussions related to red topical areas.
Analyzes geological methods and techniques relevant to sub-seabed sequestration and long-term storage of c02.
Utilizes and applies proficient understanding of geographic information systems (gis) software with the capability to provide map-based deliverables and technical software guidance to the division.
The bureau of ocean energy management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework upon supervisory approval.
Salary information
The salary for the selectee will be adjusted to include locality based pay entitlements as it pertains to the remote work location.
Gs-13: $79,468 - $103,309
Gs-14: $93,907 - $122,077
Sterling, va:
Gs-13: $103,690 - $134,798
Gs-14: $122,530 - $159,286
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Travel required
Occasional travel - occasional overnight travel may be required.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
14
Job family (series)
0881 petroleum engineering
1313 geophysics
1350 geology
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You will be required to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
You must submit all required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Selective service: if you are a male applicant born after december 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the selective service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the selective service lawSee http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
Minimum qualification requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) basic educational requirements and (2) specialized experience for the series/grade to which you are applying.
(1) basic educational requirements:
In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the education requirements described below:
Petroleum engineer (0881)
ADegree: professional engineeringTo be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (abet) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
-or-
BCombination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineeringThe adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following listed in the link below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Geophysicist (1313)
ADegree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.).
-or-
BCombination of education and experience - courses as shown in a above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Geologist (1350)
ADegree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.
-or-
BCombination of education and experience - course work as shown in a above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
(2) specialized experience:
To qualify for the gs-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the gs-12 grade level in the federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal serviceSpecialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filledSpecialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
Applying knowledge of geoscience concepts as applied to resource assessment, reserve estimation and/or economic evaluation of ocs gas, oil and minerals;
Utilizing geographic information system (gis software) to store, retrieve, manage, display, and analyze various types of geographic and spatial data; and
Responding to technical questions from both internal and external sources regarding assessment of oil and gas resources on the outer continental shelf (ocs)
Must meet all.
To qualify for the gs-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the gs-13 grade level in the federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal serviceSpecialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filledSpecialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
Applying knowledge of geoscience concepts as applied to resource assessment, reserve estimation and/or economic evaluation of ocs gas, oil and minerals;
Utilizing geographic information system (gis software) to store, retrieve, manage, display, and analyze various types of geographic and spatial data;
Responding to technical questions from both internal and external sources regarding assessment of oil and gas resources on the outer continental shelf (ocs); and
Serving as a subject matter expert at meetings and conferences related to resource assessment, evaluation, and conservation measures and the sustainable development of natural resources.
Must meet all.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the opm qualification standards handbook of general schedule positions and is available at opm`s website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education: if this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign education: education completed in colleges or universities outside the united states may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated aboveYou must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the united statesFor more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Additional information
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future datePromotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the privacy act (p.l93-579, 5 usc 552a)The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under title 5, usc, section 3302 and 3361.
Important note: all department of the interior (doi) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the executive branch of the federal government and may be required to file a financial disclosure reportIn addition, doi employees, gs-15 and above, who work in the office of the secretary; along with the bureau of ocean energy management (boem) and the bureau of safety and environmental enforcement (bsee) employees (at all grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the department of the interiorThis includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.)If you have any such investments you should contact the doi, boem or bsee ethics office before accepting employmentDoi employees are held to the highest level of integrityEmployees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their workAll potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
Notice: this employer participates in e-verify and will utilize your form i-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the u.s.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the u.sDepartment of the interiorThe preliminary background check consists of a search of office of personnel management and department of defense background investigation files and an fbi national criminal history fingerprint check; it may take up to 3 weeks to completeIf selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background checkCurrent federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the bureau security office.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirementsTo determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be madeYour responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this positionHowever, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be loweredThe best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Technical competence - knowledge of how to perform one`s jobRefers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
Interpersonal skills- considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; adjusts approaches to suit different people and situations.
Due weight
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.gSuperior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 yearsAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not availablePlease indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11246345
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and opm qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applyingIt is strongly recommended that you use the usajobs resume builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information neededThe resume builder is available at
Https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/how_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) completed online assessment questionnaire; (3) sf-50`s showing (1) your highest fpl, and (2) most current sf-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty stationPlease note that all sf-50`s submitted must show that you are a status candidate or eligible under this announcementPlease refer to the eligibility in the online questionnaire for more information; (4) certificates, license, etc(if applicable); (5) form dd-214 or va letter and standard form 15, if eligible under veoa or vra; (6) proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority; (7) college transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying educationUnofficial transcripts are acceptable; (8) current or former government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.
Note: applicants eligible under pl-114-47, land management workforce flexibility act (lmwfa) must submit documentation verifying (a) initial selection under competitive examining procedures to a land management agency under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service , (b) service under this initial appointment, or in conjunction with subsequent competitive service time-limited appointments, to a land management agency was for a period of 24 months without a break in service of two or more years, and (c) performance was evaluated as being at an acceptable level for the entire applicable period(s)`required documentation` includes first and last sf-50 (notification of personnel action) for each appointment verifying the position occupied code (block 34) is 1-competitive service, and documentation of successful performance for each appointmentApplicants are encouraged to combine all required documents into one or more files and scan for uploading into the applicationEach file must not exceed 3mbGrouping documents into files will simplify the application processFailure to submit required documentation will result in loss of consideration.
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-verify; (2) selective service; (3) ctap/ictap; (4) education - accreditation; (5) foreign education; (6) veterans preference; (7) special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: https://www.bsee.gov/careers/usajobs-assistance or http://www.boem.gov/usajobs-assistance/.
If you are claiming ctap/ictap eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 cfr 330.605(a) for ctap and 5 cfr 330.704 for ictap or you will not receive priority considerationThe proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent sf-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty stationTo be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran`s preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This is a merit promotion announcement for department of the interior-bureau of ocean energy management employees who are eligible under the hiring paths listedFor further clarification please click here: https://www.bsee.gov/what-we-do/administrative-services/human-resources/eligibility
