The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE), Gulf of Mexico Outer-Continental Shelf (OCS) Region (GOMR), Regional Field Operations (RFO), Office of Structural and Technical Support (OSTS), in Jefferson, LA. At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: 1. Monitoring and/or uploading all applications, requests, reports, and notifications associated with GOMR offshore platforms for the Technical Information Management System (TIMS), National Consolidated Information System (NCIS), and TIMSWeb databases. 2. Identifying reported damage, insufficient cathodic protection levels, and/or anything else as instructed by OSTS staff that needs to be flagged for a required action. 3. Conducting reviews of all operator submitted OSTS permits and reports for completeness of all regulatory requirements (all attachments, costs recovery fees, etc.) and other policies. 4. Answering questions and providing guidance on regulatory and procedural issues involving acceptable completion and submittal of required reporting, structural permitting, and/or any other OSTS queries. 5. Responsible for issuing, tracking, and closing out Incidence of Non-compliance (INCs) notifications through the NCIS and TIMSWeb systems. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and 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 Range Information: GS-07: $49, 025 (step 1) to $63,733 (step 10) per annum GS-08: $54, 292 (step 1) to $70,578 (step 10) per annum GS-09: $59,966 (step 1) to $77,955 (step 10) per annum First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. A. GS-07 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 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: Utilizing software applications, such as Access and Excel for the initial review of requests and reports AND Receiving and processing submittals and reports in a technical information management system AND Receiving inquiries related to regulatory and procedural issues. Must meet all. -OR- B. Education: You may substitute education (education that is directly related to the work of the position) for experience at the GS-07 level if you have achieved: One year (27 quarter hours or 18 semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. -OR- C. Combination of Education and Experience: Appropriate combinations of course work as shown in B for this grade above, plus appropriate experience or additional education that total 100% of the requirement for this grade level. (coursework must be directly related to the work of the position) NOTE: Applicants utilizing education to qualify at the respective grade level must provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) in order to verify that the educational requirement has been met. The documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide this information will result in you receiving an "INELIGIBLE" rating. A. GS-08 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-08, 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: Performing database queries and managing applications and/or reports within technical information management systems AND Assisting engineering teams in technical reviews of engineering reports and/or inspection surveys AND Reviewing submittals and reports to verify completeness of all necessary documents and fees AND Handling inquiries related to regulatory and procedural issues and providing support for the development of inquiry responses. Must meet all. -OR- B. Education: You may substitute education (education that is directly related to the work of the position) for experience at the GS-08 level if you have achieved: One and a half years (40.5 quarter hours or 27 semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. -OR- C. Combination of Education and Experience: Appropriate combinations of course work as shown in B for this grade above, plus appropriate experience or additional education that total 100% of the requirement for this grade level. (coursework must be directly related to the work of the position) NOTE: Applicants utilizing education to qualify at the respective grade level must provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) in order to verify that the educational requirement has been met. The documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide this information will result in you receiving an "INELIGIBLE" rating. A. GS-09 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 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: Executing detailed database queries, managing applications and reports within technical information management systems, and/or focusing on accuracy and compliance with established standards AND Supporting engineering teams by reviewing technical documents, including engineering reports and/or inspection surveys AND Reviewing submittals and reports to identify issues with regulatory requirements and policies and/or verify completeness of all necessary documents and fees AND Responding to inquiries related to regulatory and procedural issues and/or providing guidance on report submissions and permitting processes. Must meet all. -OR- B. Education: You may substitute education (education that is directly related to the work of the position) for experience at the GS-09 level if you have achieved: One and a half years (54 quarter hours or 36semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or possession of a master's degree in engineering or other field of study DIRECTLY related to the work of this position. -OR- C. Combination of Education and Experience: Appropriate combinations of course work as shown in B for this grade above, plus appropriate experience or additional education that total 100% of the requirement for this grade level. (coursework must be directly related to the work of the position) NOTE: Applicants utilizing education to qualify at the respective grade level must provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) in order to verify that the educational requirement has been met. The documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide this information will result in you receiving an "INELIGIBLE" rating. 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 Safety and Environmental Enforcement 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Lindsey Sakakibara
• Phone: 703-787-1843
• Email: [email protected]