Duties

Summary

The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/

Security Clearance Required: A Public Trust Background Investigation will be required for this position if selected and hired.

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Responsibilities

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Office of Administration, Acquisition Management Division, Acquisition Systems & Human Capital Branch (ASHCB), in Sterling, VA. The ASHCB provides a wide range of acquisition services for BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). These services include management of acquisition workforce certification programs, the small business program, and the purchase card program, as well as contract closeout assistance.

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Assists the Division in the execution of responsibilities by performing a variety of specialized duties such as planning meetings and activities, preparation of agenda items, preparing, editing and compiling a variety of technical, management and administrative correspondence, reports, briefings and reviews which contain narrative and statistical information, data and analysis.

Prepares basic acquisition reports required by the Department in order to meet Federal, Departmental, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), or Bureau requirements.

Serves as the Division's budget contact. Develops spreadsheets and databases as necessary to monitor, track and analyze the Division's expenditures. Assists in the planning of the yearly budget.

Participates in and accomplishes a variety of assignments and special projects related to and in support of the Bureaus' programs.

Assures all time-sensitive correspondence and data requests are disbursed, tracked, and followed-up with staff to meet deadlines.

Assists in the preparation of contract completion statements for firm-fixed price contracts for Branch Chiefs' review and approval

Manages the Division's property, records, timekeeping and other human capital systems, and travel programs, as well as orders and maintains office supplies.

Processes incoming and outgoing materials such as mail, correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication. Receives and screens incoming calls for the Division.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcementhas determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Salary Information

GS-07 $47,016-$61,122 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-19-RD-10538203(ACWA) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

NOTE: This vacancy announcement has an application limit of 150 applicants. The job posting will close at midnight on the evening the application limit is reached. If the application limit is not reached, it will close on the closing date originally listed on the vacancy announcement.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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 Law. See http://www.sss.gov/ .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following for the series to which you are applying:

A. Education: One full year of graduate level education related to the position or a Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement*

-OR-

B. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized 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 filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) maintaining information contained in databases/spreadsheets to ensure it is accurate and current; 2) using computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint to complete assignments; and 3) consolidating and ensuring accuracy of budget data for an organization.

-OR-

C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate education and specialized experience that totals 100% of the requirement for the GS-7.

*Additional information regarding Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=General-Policies

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 above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For 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 date. Promotion 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.L. 93-579, 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 Report. In 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 Interior. This 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 employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All 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.S. Department of the Interior. The 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 complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current 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 requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The 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:

• Gather and Analyze Data - Knowledge of basic management analysis principles and techniques and ability to apply this knowledge to evaluations of regulations and policy programs. Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information.
• Administrative Support - Knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, practices, and methodologies of administrative/office management and skill in applying this knowledge in carrying out assignments.
• Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Written Communication - Skill in creating documents in a manner that is clear, concise and logical, so that policies and procedures are understood by others with little or no experience in the subject, and in preparing briefings and training sessions as needed.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

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 applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The 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) College Transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station; and a past SF-50 showing your highest FPL position; (5) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15, if eligible under VEOA or VRA(if applicable); (6) Proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority(if applicable); (7) Current or former Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.

NOTE: Applicants claiming veterans preference (TP, CP, CPS) must submit a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable); OR acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veterans total combined serviced-connected disability rating is 10% or more).

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

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 consideration. The 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 station. To 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.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department 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.