This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Regions 1 & 2.

Duties

These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Regions 1 & 2. This announcement is for three vacancies, one in each of the following location(s): Lexington, Kentucky, Green Tree, Pennsylvania; and Charleston, West Virginia. A selection may be made at any of these three locations. Your pay will be set for the location for which you are selected. 1. Evaluates subordinate performance, conducts performance reviews with staff, makes recommendations for promotions, awards, or reassignments. Plans and makes work assignments to subordinate employees, determining priority of work accomplishment, providing necessary instructions and advice on work operations, and explains new procedures or changes in work schedules.

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 the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 successfully perform 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). Experience providing managerial oversight related to surface coal mining operations and coal related Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation, to include: advising, consulting, and gaining cooperation and participation from state and local entities, citizen groups, and the coal industry. 2). Experience providing management and direction over a variety of professional, technical, and administrative fields that implement, or operate under statutorily authorized environmental programs (e.g. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). 3).Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring policy, legislation, regulations, and guidelines associated with AML, reclamation, and coal mining operations. Must meet all three. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. 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]