The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of Environment, Social Sciences Unit located in Jefferson, LA, or Sterling, VA, or Camarillo, CA or in Anchorage, AK At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as an advisor and consultant to senior management decision-makers on archeological and cultural resource regulations, policy, and research. As such, maintains authoritative knowledge of relevant BOEM regulations, policy, and research and is knowledgeable about other relevant Federal, State, and local regulations, policy, and research; is a lead for applicable Bureau regulatory changes and associated documents; and sustains an advance knowledge of industrial operations that may impact archeological and cultural resources. Prepares briefs and presentations for management as warranted. 2. Leads formal and informal consultation efforts with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), tribes, and other stakeholders under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). As such coordinates internal and external communications, ensures stakeholders and tribal communities are provided up-to-date information on ongoing and planned Bureau activities that may affect them, and works to identify solutions to address potential impacts. 3. Reviews National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) documents, environmental and archeological documents, and Program and activity documents (e.g., Proposed Notices of Sale, Exploration Plans, Site Assessment Plans, and Geological and Geophysical Survey Permit Applications) for completeness, accuracy, and determining the archeological analysis and appropriate mitigation needed for compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and guidance. 4. Coordinates and prepares the archeological sections of major, complex environmental documents associated with Program activities; these include NEPA documents (environmental impact statements (EIS) and environmental assessments (EA), consistency determinations (CD) under CZMA, and technical documents. As such, characterizes Program activities that may impact archeological and cultural resources. Additionally, participates in the NEPA scoping and planning process, identifies data gaps or missing information, prepares impact definitions, designs criteria for impact assessment methodologies, writes sections of the environmental documents, and ensures critical action dates are achieved. 5. Develops methods to perform environmental review for new Program activities or technologies, utilizes diverse information sources, and identifies information or policy needs. Investigates potential issues and solutions through study procurement or policy development recommendations and implementation. Devises recommendations to overcome issues that have not been dealt with before. 6. Identifies problems and data gaps which may be addressed as operational projects and research studies through the government procurement process. As such, develops study protocols to resolve these problems, recommends studies for funding approval, and accepts responsibility for the entire procurement cycle. As appropriate, serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Project Officer (PO), or Contract Inspector (CI). Reviews study reports for technical accuracy and consistency. BOEM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3457, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit. Salary Information: Jefferson, LA: GS-13: Step 1: $98,496 - Step 10: $128,043 per annum Sterling, VA: GS-13: Step 1: $112,105 - Step 10: $145,617 per annum Camarillo, CA: GS-13: Step 1: $114,044 - Step 10: $148,255 per annum Ankorage, AK: GS-13: Step 1: $111,026 - Step 10: $144,331 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: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below: SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS IS REQUIRED. A. Degree: that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology. Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa. Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development. Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques. Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work. and Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying; and Archeological field school. 2. Related Curriculum: degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 (including archeological field school). Or B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. OR C. Experience: Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project.. (2) Specialized Experience 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 perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Applying the theories, practices, standards, and methodologies of the field of underwater archaeology. 2. Working with and applying cultural resource management laws, regulations, practices, and techniques such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. 3. Consulting and coordinating with other Federal and State agencies, Tribal governments, and/or stakeholders to effectively facilitate inter-agency and inter-governmental coordination and appropriately manage cultural resources. 4. Effectively communicating technical information, in written and verbal formats, to management and external stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds. 5. Developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing cultural resources-related projects and resources. 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. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the 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 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Belinda Odums
• Phone: 504-736-2494
• Email: [email protected]