Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Worland, WY or Cody, WY. Information about these location and the surrounding areas can be found at: Worland Cody Lander We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Completes surface use and environmental inspections as assigned. Ensures compliance with approved plans in APDs, Sundry Notices, SRAs and FANs, applicable COAs, applicable laws and other surface-use standards/requirements in accordance with NEPA, FLPMA, Onshore Order #1, 43 CFR 3160. Is available to specialists or teams working on Final Abandonment Notices (FAN) of oil and gas well site and/or infrastructure. The specialist issues Written Order and Notice of Non-compliance to operators where environmental issues or violation are observed. Follows up to ensure that corrective action is completed in the timeframe specified by regulation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: The trainee must have a working knowledge and practical experience in the application of physical and resource sciences, which may include biology, ecology, chemistry, geology, hydrology, soils, range conservation, and wildlife. The advanced trainee must have a basic knowledge of natural resource and environmental protection and analysis concepts, principles, and procedures. The employee must have the skills to interpret and apply findings, develop recommendations and document those recommendations in a report or in a legal document. The employee must have the ability to search legal and related source documents for information. The trainee must have the ability to prepare and present reports on completed work or assignments in an organized and concise manner. The employee must have the ability to utilize computer equipment and software applications to input, manipulates, update, and maintain data and request reports. The employee must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. General working knowledge of oil and gas operations. OR 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: The specialist must have basic knowledge of other resource programs as they relate to mineral activities, including cultural resources and threatened and endangered species. The specialist must have a working knowledge in the physical and resource sciences, including geology, hydrology, soils, range conservation, and wildlife. Thorough knowledge of well established natural resource and environmental protection and analysis concepts, principles, and procedures involved with oil and gas mineral operations. Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations including regulations, manuals, guidelines, and procedures utilized in the management of Federal lands. The specialist must apply a knowledge of some the following regulations and guidance: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act (CWA), Non Point Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Above Ground Storage Tank (AST), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM), Waste Minimization, Recycling, and Pollution Prevention programs. Ability to analyze projected impacts of standard hazardous materials management, disposal, and mineral operations to make detailed recommendations for the restoration of damaged lands and abandoned sites. The specialist must have the ability to use automated equipment for word processing, database input and workload tracking. General working knowledge of oil and gas operations. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Wyoming State Office BLM Wyoming State Office, WY-953 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: Janessa Hasper
• Email: [email protected]