DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled through the office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Government-Wide Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all U.S. Citizens. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD), Response Research Section (RRB) in Sterling, VA. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.Provides authoritative advice on offshore oil spill prevention, planning, preparedness, intervention, containment, response, and research needs to senior agency staff, Federal and state agencies, offshore operators, and the emergency response community. 2. Coordinates the Branch's efforts in setting research goals, the design of technical approaches and tool development, budgeting, project scheduling, technique development, synthesis, and documentation of processes and outcomes. 3. Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies; and coordinates work efforts with other BSEE offices and external organizations monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes. 4. Advises and collaborates with various industry, academic and government research entities. 5. Designs studies or research projects to address gaps in data and knowledge. Collaborates with other technical experts to identify and evaluate technology innovations and practices, and to determine scope of work. 6. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for high-risk oil spill research projects or other contracts within the Division. Writes statements of work and/or statements of objectives; conducts market research; prepares government cost estimates and requisitions; analyzes contract scope, cost, and duration, recommending changes to the Contracting Officer (CO) when necessary. BSEE 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-11: (Step 1) $78,592 - (Step 10) $102,166 per annum GS-12: (Step 1) $94,199 - (Step 10) $122,459 per annum GS-13: (Step 1) $112,015 - (Step 10) $145,617 per annum GS-14: (Step 1) $132,368 - (Step 10) $172,075 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. (1) Basic Educational Requirements: 0801-General Engineer- You must meet the description in either A or B below to qualify for this position: A. Degree: As outlined in the below link. APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK TO SEE THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GENERAL ENGINEER SERIES. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf -OR- B. Combination 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 engineering. The 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 1301- Physical Scientist- You must meet the description in either A or B below to qualify for this position: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: A combination of education and experience-- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (2) Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-11 you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 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. Basic knowledge in developing and/or conducting research. 2. Experience in scientific design and research and/or engineering principles. 3. Proficiency in the principles, procedures, and tools aligned with data generation, data usage, data processing and data analysis. Must meet all of the above. Applicants can substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-11 level if they meet the criteria described below: Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Three (3) full of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related Please Note: You MUST submit a copy of your unofficial or official transcripts to verify that you meet the education requirement defined above. Failure to provide this information will result in your receiving an "INELIGIBLE" rating. 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. Assisting in developing oil spill response research in coordination with team members and have obtained or have experience in contract oversight such that can immediately obtain Contracting Officers Representative (COR) certification. 2. Experience in scientific design and research and/or engineering principles. 3. Designs scientific experiments to study topics related to basic science related to oil behavior and oil spill response technology and response countermeasures. 4. Tracking and analyzing research proposals and resulting contracts, making changes and recommendations, and monitoring and tracking the status of contracts related to oil spill research; and 5. Developing as a Program Manager in order to gain expertise in a specific assigned subject matter area in order to identify research gaps in science? 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 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. Serving as a team leader for a multi-faceted research project involving the theory and application of oil spill response techniques (i.e., mechanical containment, in situ burning, chemical treatments, remote sensing) with closely related goals and objectives. 2. Proficient in Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness Regulations. 3. Serve as principal investigator. Design, conduct, and evaluate scientific research. 4. Engages with regulated community, industry representatives, academia and federal, state, and local partners during conferences and meetings; and 5. Expertise developed in a manner to allow for independent identification of problem areas subject to resolution by research, formulating design of research project, preparing progress briefings, and evaluating final reports on the results of completed research projects in oil spill related topics. Must meet all of the above. 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 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. Delivering subject matter expertise, recommendations, or inputs on state or Federal regulations or policies associated with oil spill mitigation methods in the marine environment. 2. Serving as a technical authority regarding the theory and application of oil spill mitigation and countermeasures as well as serving as a Project Manager and Principal Investigator for research projects and program activities involving resolving resource constraints. 3. Provides expert advice regarding oil spill planning, preparedness, and response matters (containment, cleanup strategies, and equipment). 4. Detailed knowledge of the principles and methods for developing, implementing, overseeing, assessing, and reporting on the proper safeguarding and protection of sensitive but not classified information that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events (for example, decision points, contract awards, test activities. 5. Prepares and/or reviews analyses of research and disseminates reports or results and authoritatively communicates with internal and external stakeholders including industry, academia, and Federal, state, and local partners. Must meet all of the above.

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

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Belinda Odums
• Phone: 504-736-2494
• Email: [email protected]