Major Duties: (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position.)

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Support the functions and mission of the BOEM, OE as one of the regional advisors on matters related to protected species (e.g. marine mammals, marine turtles, coastal and marine birds, beach mice, and other endangered species) as protected under the MMPA, the ESA, and other legislation.
2. Plan, organize, and coordinates data collection to assess the impacts created from oil and gas, mineral extraction, sand and gravel, and renewable energy activates interacting with theses endangered and threatened species.
3. Identifies specific environmental problems which may be addressed as research or study efforts within the purview of the BOEM OCS Environmental Studies Program (ESP), analyzes the nature of the problems, develops study protocols to resolve these problems or to provide an information base for better understanding of the problems, and recommends these studies for funding approval via the BOEM OCS ESP planning process.
4. Participates in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for BOEM activities to include participating in scoping and planning, performing environmental analysis, writing sections of NEPA documents, and reviewing the technical quality of environmental analysis performed and reported by others.
5. Responsible for the entire procurement cycle for assigned study procurements, including: recommending type of study and initial study design and refinements; prepares the procurement package; evaluates technical proposals and negotiations with offerors; conducts award briefings of successful offerors and debriefings of unsuccessful offerors; as designated, serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
6. Serves on a team to establish criteria for impact assessment methodologies and to develop specialized data on protected species.
7. Promotes communications and coordination with Federal, State, professional, industry, academic, and general public agencies or individuals interested in protected species information needs relative to offshore oil and gas, mineral extraction, sand and gravel, and renewable energy activities.
8. Represents BOEM at professional meetings, and on task forces or committees involving Federal, State, or private agencies and individuals.
9. Monitors programs funded or performed by other Federal Agencies, State agencies, academic institutions, or industrial firms to determine applicability of findings to information needs of the BOEM.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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 series 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: Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree that include a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

-OR-

B. Combination of education and experience: Appropriate combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a major, as shown in “A” above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE: You must submit your transcripts to show that you meet this requirement. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in an “Ineligible” rating. When you submit your transcripts, please circle the courses that show how you to meet this requirement.

(2) Specialized Experience:
In addition to the Basic Educational Requirement for this position, applicants must also meet the Specialized Experience and/or directly related education described below to qualify for this position:

GS-09
To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 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) Assisting with data collection and analysis for protected species and/or marine mammals as well as their communities.

-OR-

Education: A master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

-OR-

Combination: Possess a combination of graduate level education and experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Only directly related education in excess of the first year is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.

GS-11
To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 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) With data collection and analysis for protected species and/or marine mammals as well as their communities; 2) Evaluating potential environmental impacts on protected species and/or marine mammals as well as their communities.

-Or-

Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. The education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of this position.

-OR-

Combination: Possess a combination of graduate level education and experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Only directly related education in excess of the second year is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.

NOTE: You may NOT substitute Education for Experience at the GS-12 grade level. Only specialized experience will be acceptable.

GS-12
To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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) With data collection and analysis for protected species and/or marine mammals as well as their communities; 2) Evaluating potential environmental impacts on protected species and/or marine mammals as well as their communities; 3) Utilizing environmental laws and regulations necessary to oversee environmental compliance on the outer continental shelf (OCS).

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.

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. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

Technical Knowledge: Broad professional knowledge of theories, principles, concepts, practices, standards, and methodologies that involve a high degree of scientific and technical knowledge, professional judgment, originality and resourcefulness in order to establish concepts, theories, cause-and effect relationships and to resolve complex and sometimes unique problems in the field of biological science.
Interpersonal Communication: Ability to work in a team environment to coordinate and complete assignments as well as ability to expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
Procurement: Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for research studies and contracts.
Gather and Analyze Data: Ability to research and analyze data, identify environmental problems, and coordinate data collection to establish criteria for impact assessment methodologies and to develop specialized data on protected species. Ability to remain current with marine and coastal environmental data in published and unpublished sources.
Technical Reports: Knowledge of scientific, technical report writing, and skills for preparing various reports, documents and, correspondence to ensure appropriate and adequate documentation and reporting of program studies.


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