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 United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Environmental Programs in Washington, D.C. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Arranging consultations to exchange information relating to impacts expected from proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and mineral resources activities at the National level or when they are elevated by the Regions. 2. Reviewing of pertinent Federal statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders to determine effects on Tribes with present or historic ties to geographic areas in which BOEM is proposing activities. 3. Supporting and coordinating with the Bureau Tribal Liaison Officer (TLO) on issues related to Government-to-Government consultation and coordination and makes recommendations on Bureau Tribal policy and BOEM's consultation practices. 4. Assisting with the preparation of technical and policy documents concerning community and/or Tribal information for Division/Bureau correspondence, briefing materials, and option papers. In general, these are documents that assess the impacts of OCS activities (leasing, exploration, development, production, and transportation) conducted under existing or newly implemented programs. 5. Performing the duties and roles of a Contract Officer Representative (COR) (COR level II certified at a minimum or the ability to be able to get certified at a level II within the first year of employment) for contracts supporting BOEM's Tribal needs. 6. Assisting with the coordination of energy-related activities pertaining to tribal outreach and consultation under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Order 13175-Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, and Departmental and Bureau policies. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework a set number of days per pay period with supervisory approval. . Salary Information GS-14, Step 1: $139,395.00 to GS-14, Step 10: $181,216.00 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 specialized experience for the series to which you are applying. 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. Applying statutes and laws pertaining to Tribal Trust responsibilities and/or government-to-government consultation with Federally-recognized Native American tribes, Alaska Natives, or indigenous communities; 2. Assisting with facilitating and maintaining working relationships between tribal entities and program staff; 3. Serving as one of the primary point of contract for collaboration with tribal and community partners; and 4. Reviewing environmental documents and agency related federal actions to determine whether they may have tribal implications. 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.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Daniel Bevels
• Phone: 703-787-1512
• Email: [email protected]