The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. 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 located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Technical Support Division, Physical & Biological Sciences Branch, in Green Tree, PA. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: 1. Applies a variety of sophisticated processes and analytical methods to the preparation and analysis of field/remote sensing observations and/or laboratory samples. 2. Applies experimental theories and advanced methodologies to geologic and/or geochemical techniques to acquire data and samples. 3. Analyzes and interprets geological and geophysical data and independently carries out detailed investigations that often have significant impact on science priorities for the Bureau/Office and/or Department. 4. Prepares or contributes to complex, technically authoritative reports on geologic and related studies which typically require development or application of new methods of field, remote sensing and/or laboratory investigation and that convey complex geologic, geomorphic, geochemical, biological, and/or hydrologic information. 5. Communicates findings in a variety of formats and settings. Makes oral presentations in a full range of technical meetings, in some cases in support of enforcement activities as part of Federal oversight of regulatory programs. 6. Develops new and original science investigations related to geological sciences, including defining the hypotheses to be tested, methods to be used, and estimating the budget and schedule required to complete the investigation. 7. Provides technical and peer review of work of scientists and/or engineers across the assigned organizations, reviews and/or serves as signatory authority on project designs, technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence; ensuring documents are accurate and scientific quality assurance processes were followed. Salary Information: GS-13: $101,768-$132,296 First time hires to the Federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective 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: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below: A. Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (2) Specialized Experience 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: Conducting geologic or hydrogeologic evaluations/studies related to surface mining, underground mining, and/or abandoned mine lands. Assisting in the production of a variety of geologic interpretation products such as structure maps, hydrogeological maps, and/or cross-sections. Conducting studies which utilize well logs, hydrogeologic data, regional stratigraphic, structural data, and/or other geological/geophysical data. Preparing technical reports or documents to communicate findings or interpretations of geologic or hydrogeologic evaluations/studies. Providing presentations to management and/or technical audiences on the findings of geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations/studies. 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.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this 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

Contacts

• Address Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 1849 C Street, NW Room 1551 Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 703-787-1446
• Email: [email protected]