Duties

Summary

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

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

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Responsibilities

The mission of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is to manage ocean energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in a manner that balances energy independence, economic development, and environmental protection. Energy resources on the OCS include oil and natural gas, as well as sources of renewable energy. Marine mineral resources include sand, gravel, and other non-energy minerals.

For each major stage of offshore energy and mineral development and planning, BOEM conducts environmental reviews under a suite of statutory mandates (e.g., Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), etc.). These reviews and related public engagement help inform the Bureau's decisions on energy and mineral exploration, leasing and development activities. Additionally, BOEM's scientists oversee environmental studies and work with diverse stakeholders to ensure the best available information is used to inform decision-making.

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist (Branch Chief) in the Office of Environmental Programs (OEP), Division of Environmental Assessment (DEA). The DEA is responsible for the oversight of environmental issues related to OCS energy and minerals leasing, development, and management. Major functions of the DEA include providing environmental policy guidance and direction regarding key environmental laws, assessing OCS activities and their impacts on the environment, and driving relevant scientific research.

This position is located in the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Management, Office of Environmental Programs, Division of Environmental Assessment, Environmental Coordination Branch in Sterling, VA.

*Note: If you are chosen for an interview, you may be required to provide a writing sample.

Major Duties : ( The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position. )

At the full performance level (GS-15) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Supervises employees and performs a full range of related duties including but not limited to: workforce planning and position management; planning, delegating, and evaluating work assigned to employees; managing performance and providing timely, specific, and frequent feedback; ensuring training and development of employees; performing administrative supervisory responsibilities.

Improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the environmental assessment program through strategic planning, budget development and execution, organizational change initiatives, and program improvement efforts.

Manages the development and adoption of national environmental policy and guidance to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

Manages the development and adoption of best practices and methods to improve environmental assessment and environmental performance.

Represents the bureau concerning environmental program priorities and environmental issues.

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 with supervisor approval.

Salary Range Information:

GS-15: $137,849-$166,500 per annum.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMGG-19-KS-103(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - 1-5 nights a month may be required.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
15

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/ .

Security Clearance Required: You will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation if you are selected and hired for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.

(1) Specialized Experience:

GS-15

To qualify for the GS-15, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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:

organizing and giving direction to a team of multidisciplinary scientists performing environmental assessment;

identifying and implementing measures to improve the communication with and performance of a project team, team member, peer, or subordinate employee;

applying environmental laws, regulations, and policies in the marine and coastal environment;

assessing the interrelationships of OCS activities and the marine and coastal environments;

recommending improvements to policy and procedures for environmental assessment, research, and stakeholder engagement; and

preparing documents and delivering presentations related to controversial or complex environmental issues.

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:

Leadership and Supervision - Motivates others; proactively manages performance, conduct, and recognition; ensures employee training and development; fosters teamwork; adapts leadership style to a variety of situations.

Decision Making - Ability to integrate and understand complex information and develop timely and defensible recommendations and decisions in light of varying positions, opinions, and consequences; understands the impact and implications of decisions, including those that may be viewed as controversial or unfavorable.

Planning and Evaluation - Ability to identify, evaluate, and leverage long-term strategies, stakeholder input, program priorities, and program performance. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risk. Ability to set priorities, delegate effectively, and assign work to staff and/or project team members with required resources in order to meet mission goals and deadlines.

Technical Knowledge - Understands and appropriately applies environmental laws, regulations, and policies in context of the bureau's mission and program areas.

Oral Communication - Communicates in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience; expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.

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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) Your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station; and a past SF-50 showing your highest Full Potential Level (FPL) position; (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) Current or former Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.

NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility under VEOA or VRA, 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).

NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility based on 30% or more service connected disability, you are required to submit documentation that is indicated on the SF-15 as 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 30% 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 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 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.