Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Billings, Great Falls or Miles City, MT, and Dickinson, ND. Information about all the locations and the surrounding area can be found at Great Falls Chamber of Commerce and Home | Billings Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill 1 vacancy/vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Develops standards and specific technical procedures for the I and E Program that involve the onsite review of industry activities. Develops, revises, and updates guidelines and criteria for the I and E Program. Reviews and analyzes new laws, regulations, and standards and procedures pertinent to the I and E Program and prepares recommendations concerning changes in policies and procedures. Serves as a contact with industry, the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), State agencies, Tribes, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the area of the I and E Program. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, memoranda, and responses to action item requests as required to complete project assignments at State and Federal levels. Conducts program reviews, quality management reviews, and technical and procedural reviews of the I and E Program.

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.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary trial period.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: overseeing and monitoring inspections and enforcement activities for oil and gas leases on Federal, Trust, State, and private lands; and providing technical advice and guidance on interpretation and application of laws, regulations, policies, and standards related to technical drilling operations for oil and gas.. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Education: One (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position, preferably in physical science, engineering, or mathematics. Must provide transcripts. -OR- Education: This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, or a combination of education and experience---courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. . - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/ graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: . - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/ graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. Physical Demands: When in the office, the work is primarily sedentary. Travel by all modes of transportation to areas of varying climate and topographic conditions is expected. On-site visits to rugged field locations may require some hiking, moderate physical exertion, and proximity to heavy industrial equipment. The incumbent must walk under and around heavy derrick and hoisting equipment and piping and around other potentially hazardous operating equipment. In climbing up and down ladders and steep stairways, the individual is protected from falls only by firmly grasping on ladder rungs and hand railings. Work Environment: Most of the work is performed indoors in an office setting often involving a hectic schedule and deadlines. Travel of up to five days per month may be required. Late evening schedules may also occasionally be required to facilitate travel to other offices or to field locations. The incumbent must maintain a safety conscious attitude in all activities. Work environment in the field is in locations where it is necessary to wear appropriate safety equipment. The incumbent is exposed to extreme weather conditions, hostile flora and fauna, hazardous explosive fumes. poisonous gases toxic chemicals high frequency, noises, high pressure equipment and moving machinery. Work involves climbing up and down ladders and steep stairways. Work also requires the use of hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection equipment, and cold weather gear and or respirator may also be required.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, or a combination of education and experience---courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional 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 Montana State Office BLM Montana State Office, MT-933 Branch of Human Resources 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Jacqueline Cochrane
• Phone: (948)-205-1458
• Email: [email protected]