This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Technical Support Division (TSD), Technical Services Branch (TSB), Alton, IL.

Duties

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as a contributing member of the region's Federal/Indian Lands Team in the development of Mine Plan Decision Documents (MPDD). 2. Performs oversight and enforcement studies or investigations that may involve analyses of large and complex problems related to mining and reclamation operations. 3. Develops and coordinates natural resources management programs and policies for OSMRE. 4. Networks with individuals at OSMRE, States, other Federal agencies, universities, and mining companies to exchange or promote information on advanced or best mining and reclamation practices. 5. Works with the OSMRE's National Technical Training Program (NTTP) and Technical Innovation and Professional Services (TIPS) training programs within area of expertise. Salary Range Information: GS-09: $-$79,830 per annum First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements. You cannot own any direct or indirect financial interest in a coal mining operation
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service or meet an approved exemption
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the series/grade 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: 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. -AND- (2) Specialized Experience: A. Experience: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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: 1) Collecting and assembling surface/ground water data; 2) evaluating compliance to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) or other environmental policy; and 3) working in a team setting to develop recommendations to environmental issues. -OR- B. Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR- C. Combination of education and experience: Combined experience and education as listed above, in which totals 100% of the requirement. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

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 Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Randi Dean
• Email: [email protected]