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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. OSMRE is responsible for establishing a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations, under which OSMRE is charged with balancing the nation's need for continued domestic coal production with protection of the environment.
11/07/2023 to 12/04/2023
$85,582 - $111,257 per year
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for site visits, meetings, training, and conferences.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
OSMRE-24-ETA-020(DEU)
759103600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
All U.S. Citizens
This position is within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Regions 1 & 2 in Green Tree, PA. The OSMRE's mission is to carry out the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in cooperation with States and Tribes. Our primary objectives are to ensure that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining and assures that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining, and to mitigate the effects of past mining by pursuing reclamation of abandoned coal mines.
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Provide advisory assistance to Branch Chief as it relates to the development, implementation, and maintenance of coal mining regulatory and abandoned mine land programs in the Region.
2. Review, analyze, and initiate documents related to the State program amendment process to ensure documents are complete, accurate, and conform with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) regulations and policies.
3. Provide assistance to the Field Solicitor in conducting legal analyses.
4. Assist in implementing the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) for the Regional/Field Offices and ensures that all NEPA requirements are met regarding reclamation actions and comparative activities with other agencies.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has determined that the duties of these positions are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Salary Range Information:
GS-12: $85,582 - $111,257per annum.
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file an Employment and Financial Interest-OGE-450.
Physical Demands:
Although a large portion of the work is performed in an office setting, the incumbent occasionally visits mining and reclamation sites to evaluate conditions and to determine if consistent program evaluations are being employed. Such visits may require physical activities in the field such as extensive walking, steep climbing in and around coal mine areas, kneeling, stooping, and crawling over rough terrain. The employee must travel overnight on occasion.
Work Environment:
Most of the work is performed in a normal office environment. Field work is performed in both active and abandoned mine sites and involves moderate risks and discomforts associated with travel by helicopter and small plane, commercial air and ground transportation, climbing over rough terrain and exposure to inclement weather. Field work occurs in varying weather conditions, commonly under dusty, snowy, or muddy conditions. Field work may require exposure to the risks associated with mining, such as working in the vicinity of high explosives storage and around heavy earthmoving equipment; work involves potential risk of landslides, injurious noise, fly rock, vehicle collisions, flash flooding, and other accidents. Incumbent is expected to follow customary safety precautions and, where necessary, will be provided with and be required to use personal protective equipment, including hard hats, steel toed shoes, and safety glasses.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
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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.
Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
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