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/
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Branch (MMB), Leasing Division (LD), in Sterling, VA.
The MMB is responsible for the oversight of policy and issues related to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) non-energy mineral leasing, development, and management. Major functions of the MMB include the leasing of OCS non-energy minerals; stakeholder outreach on issues associated with the Marine Minerals Program (MMP); projection and planning of future resource commitments needed to meet program goals and objectives; program regulation and procedures; and identification of significant gaps in scientific data and information that could impede discovery or leasing of strategic minerals.
This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Salary Information
GS-7: $44,941-$58428 per annum. GS-9: $54,972-$71,467 per annum.First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMCC-17-RD-059(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.
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 with supervisor approval.
Summary
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/
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Branch (MMB), Leasing Division (LD), in Sterling, VA.
The MMB is responsible for the oversight of policy and issues related to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) non-energy mineral leasing, development, and management. Major functions of the MMB include the leasing of OCS non-energy minerals; stakeholder outreach on issues associated with the Marine Minerals Program (MMP); projection and planning of future resource commitments needed to meet program goals and objectives; program regulation and procedures; and identification of significant gaps in scientific data and information that could impede discovery or leasing of strategic minerals.
This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Salary Information
GS-7: $44,941-$58428 per annum. GS-9: $54,972-$71,467 per annum.First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMCC-17-RD-059(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.
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 with supervisor approval.
At the full performance level GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Uses ArcGIS and other tools in the review of post-dredging surveys to check on such lease terms as depths of cut, side-slope angles, and to ensure that all dredging took place within the boundaries of the lease area. 2) Handles data entry, analysis and GIS applications for the long term maintenance, analysis and dissemination of marine mineral program datasets. Specifically maintains an electronic database (MMP GIS) for OCS sand leases as well as information from cooperative agreements and studies, including copies of maps, reports, lease documents and correspondence, pre- and post-dredging surveys, and geophysical and geological data. 3) Assists marine mineral staff in a wide range of data types (such as geophysical, geological, biological, dredging, and geospatial) in both tabular and spatial formats and provides support to lease project coordinators for negotiated leases and coordinates activities with other members of the MMB to ensure consistent data workflows and metadata are complete. 4) Monitors real-time dredge track information from ongoing operations and integrates applicable dredge quality management data and products for use in post-dredge biological and physical monitoring efforts. 5) Analyzes the results of post-dredging monitoring surveys for completeness and compliance with the lease agreement. 6) Supports MMB outreach efforts to inform states, industry, academia, special interest groups, the public, and other Federal agencies of MMP activities. This includes scientific and technical conferences. 7) Utilizes various applications and software such as ArcGIS, SonarWiz, Surfer, CARIS, and/or Fledermaus to analyze and evaluate offshore sand resources. 8) Participates as a contributing member on a multidisciplinary team to carry out a project, including but not limited to beach nourishment/coastal restoration projects, which also requires effective coordination and resolution of differences with other groups, agencies, and Departments whose views may not conform to BOEM policies or perspectives.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying.
(1) Basic Educational Requirements:
A. Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.
-OR-
B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
(2) Specialized Experience:
GS-7 To qualify for the GS-7, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) working on coastal or marine geological studies and field surveys; 2) compiling geologic data for preparing reports, summaries or other scientific documents necessary for evaluation of marine minerals resources; and 3) organizing and entering scientific data into relational spatial and non-spatial databases.
-OR-
One year of graduate-level education
-OR-
Combination: A combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.
GS-9 To qualify for the GS-9, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) working on coastal or marine geological studies and field surveys; 2) compiling geologic data for preparing reports, summaries or other scientific documents necessary for evaluation of marine minerals resources; 3) organizing and entering scientific data into relational spatial and non-spatial databases; 4) using software such as ArcGIS, SonarWiz, Surfer, CARIS, or Fledermaus to analyze and evaluate geological data; and 5) applying geologic principles and procedures in support of a marine mineral resource evaluation project or study.
-OR-
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree
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Master’s or equivalent degree
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Combination: A combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this 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
Additional information
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. You are being evaluated under the Category Rating method, which means, if you are determined to be qualified you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are “Platinum”, “Gold”, and “Silver”. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the “Platinum” category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Scientific Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of geology scientific principles and concepts in order to support marine mineral database development, update, and maintenance, as well as support of leasing functions of OCS marine mineral (such as sand and gravel) activities related to beach nourishment and coastal restoration projects.
Technical Knowledge - Ability to use computer software such as ArcGIS, SonarWiz, Surfer, CARIS, and/or Fledermaus to analyze and evaluate geologic data. Ability to work within relational spatial and non-spatial databases to maintain data.
Oral Communication - Ability to communicate verbally in order to present technical and non-technical information.
Interpersonal Communications - Ability to work with broad and specific interest groups, agencies, and organizations whose views may not conform to BOEM policies or perspectives.
If you are a status applicant (current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former permanent Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility in the competitive service), or are eligible under a special appointing authority and you are selected under this vacancy, you may be subject to serving a new one-year probationary period.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15.
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education – accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: http://www.boem.gov/USAJobs-Assistance/.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Monster Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15.
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education – accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: http://www.boem.gov/USAJobs-Assistance/.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Monster Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
