The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. The OSMRE is responsible for establishing a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations, under which OSMRE is charged with balancing the nation's need for continued domestic coal production with protection of the environment.

Duties

This position is within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Regions 1 & 2 in Green Tree, PA. The OSMRE's mission is to carry out the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in cooperation with States and Tribes. Our primary objectives are to ensure that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining and assures that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining, and to mitigate the effects of past mining by pursuing reclamation of abandoned coal mines. At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Provide advisory assistance to Branch Chief as it relates to the development, implementation, and maintenance of coal mining regulatory and abandoned mine land programs in the Region. 2. Review, analyze, and initiate documents related to the State program amendment process to ensure documents are complete, accurate, and conform with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) regulations and policies. 3. Provide assistance to the Field Solicitor in conducting legal analyses. 4. Assist in implementing the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) for the Regional/Field Offices and ensures that all NEPA requirements are met regarding reclamation actions and comparative activities with other agencies. OSMRE has 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-12: $85,582-$111,257 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.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements. You cannot own any direct or indirect financial interest in a coal mining operation
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service or meet an approved exemption
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade 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) evaluating environmental programs for compliance with Federal and/or State regulatory requirements; 2) knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or environmental laws and regulations to ensure programs and procedures are consistent and/or legal; and 3) providing recommendations, technical guidance, and assistance on the interpretation of environmental requirements. 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.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

Education

Contacts

• Address Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 1849 C Street, NW Room 1551 Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Kaila Parr
• Phone: 202-308-5394
• Email: [email protected]