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, Office of the Director, BSEE Deputy Director located in Sterling, VA; Anchorage, AK; New Orleans, LA; or Houston, TX. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Keeps abreast of recent developments in FOIA law, including recent court and DOI decisions, current legislative resolutions, or problems encountered within the FOIA program. Assists the BSEE FOIA Officer as needed with developing BSEE FOIA processes that conform with the procedures and policies established by DOI's FOIA Office with regard to the administration of the FOIA. 2. Serves as the BSEE contact to external FOIA requesters and internal DOI employees to clarify and resolve issues relating to specific FOIA requests or overall FOIA processes and procedures. Prepares FOIA correspondence in accordance with DOI policy and guidance. Coordinates responses with legal staff and management, as appropriate, and conducts reviews and briefs management on requests of legally sensitive, controversial, or politically sensitive nature. 3. Assists to coordinate FOIA requests with congressional and court-ordered requests for the BSEE as required. Assists in locating, organizing, and indexing records responsive to these requests to the extent it overlaps with FOIA requests. 4. Keeps accurate records of information that has been released or withheld, which may serve as a reference for future requests (to determine whether the material is in the public domain) and to support responses to any potential appeal(s) and/or litigation. 5. Assists SOL or other government attorneys in the preparation of the Department's defense in litigation. Works with DOI counsel and the United States Attorney's Office to develop reasonable production schedules for the release of agency records Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Sterling, VA GS-12: $99,200 - $128,956 GS-13: $139,395 - $153,354 Anchorage, AK GS-12: $98,232 - $127,698 GS-13: $116,811 - $151,858 New Orleans, LA GS-12: $86,962 - $113,047 GS-13: $103,409 - $134,435 Houston, TX GS-12: $100,287 - $130,369 GS-13: $119,254 - $155,034 First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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) conducting analytical work by processing requests for information and records under the (FOIA) through research, analysis, and proper application of FOIA exemptions; 2) utilizing electronic tools to search, collect, manage, and perform critical reviews of FOIA records requests; and 3) preparing written responses to FOIA requests, appeals, and/or litigation for review and approval by senior personnel. MUST MEET ALL. To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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) utilizing electronic tools to search, collect, manage, and perform critical reviews of FOIA records requests; 2) assembling and conducting quality control reviews of all proposed withholdings for accuracy and compliance before the agency response is issued to the FOIA requester; 3) independently applying FOIA exemptions when analyzing FOIA records to make determinations on the release of information; and 4) preparing FOIA correspondence such as acknowledgment letters, time extension letters, and interim and final response letters. 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 Safety and Environmental Enforcement 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Gerri Sullivan
• Phone: 703-787-1011
• Email: [email protected]