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), Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region, Office of Environment, in Anchorage, AK. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as supervisor for the Environmental Sciences Management Section (ESMS) and is responsible for managing, leading, and coordinating the activities of a multi-disciplinary staff of environmental scientists and administrative support personnel in the conduct of environmental studies and analysis relating to the OCS and adjacent coastal areas. 2. Directs the identification and procurement of environmental studies to address regional needs for all phases of Alaska OCS activities, in coordination with other regional offices, BOEM headquarters, governmental agencies, industry, academic and research institutions, special interest groups, and the public. 3. Supports the development of all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Ensures that all documents contain scientifically supported analysis/mitigation measures and are of high/professional quality and supportive of defensible decisions. 4. Provides strategic direction on the identification and procurement of environmental studies to address regional needs for all phases of Alaska OCS activities, in coordination with other regional offices, BOEM headquarters, governmental agencies, industry, academic and research institutions, special interest groups, and the public. 5. Serves as an advisor to the Regional Supervisor, Office of Environment, to the Regional Director, and to Headquarters staff and management on technical matters related to the overall Environmental Sciences Management Section. BOEM 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-14: $138,035 - $179,448 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/OR (2) Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. (1) Basic Educational Requirements: Please Note: This position requires specific educational coursework to qualify. You MUST provide transcripts in order to verify that the educational requirements have been met. In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below: 401 - Biologist A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in "A" above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 1301 - Physical Scientist 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: 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. 101 - Social Scientist A. Degree:behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. -OR- C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (2) Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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. Identifying, conducting, or procuring environmental studies to support NEPA documents or other organizational needs. 2. Coordinating, directing, or leading scientific professionals engaged in the identification, conduct, or procurement of environmental studies. 3. Monitoring environmental study contracts, to include reviewing products for scientific quality, integrity, and responsiveness to contract requirements. 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: Nina Ngo
• Phone: 703-787-1133
• Email: [email protected]