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Position Title
Engineering Technician (Petroleum)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
HQDE-23-11833750-EC Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 11, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Additional Questions
1. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
2. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)
3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I qualify for the GS-13 because I have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
Examples of specialized experience include: experience contributing to the development of oil and gas measurement regulations and policies, analyzing oil and gas measurement equipment to ensure accountability and verification of volumes reported, and communicating measurement regulatory requirements to agency personnel and stakeholders. Experience should be within energy activities such as oil and gas, drilling practices; production techniques and equipment, metering devices and measurement of oil and gas; inspection and enforcement; and reservoir management.
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2. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of an organization's functions, policies, and activities related to oil and gas production operations. (limit characters)
3. Select the statement that best describes your experience working with formal agreements such as units, communitization, and gas storage and know how they influence lease activity. (limit characters)
4. I have utilized the following legal source materials in accomplishing my work assignments: (limit characters)
5. I have experience writing formal reports such as decision documents, regulations, or Memoranda of Understanding (or equivalent)? (limit characters)
6. Select one or more of the statements that describes your writing experience. (limit characters)
7. Select the statements that describe your knowledge of, and experience in, national and field program areas, which includes your ability to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to policy development and implementation, budget formulation, and/or legislative matters. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
8. Identify the oil and gas regulatory work you have performed on the job: (limit characters)
9. Indicate your level of proficiency responding to complex inquiries pertaining to oil and gas and geothermal operations programs. (limit characters)
10. Select all of the following computer desktop applications you are proficient in using. (limit characters)
11. Identify the following tasks related to Oil & Gas Inspection and Enforcement (I&E) roles and responsibilities that you have performed on the job: (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your analytical skills. (limit characters)
13. Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to lead or facilitate briefings, meetings or conferences or formally presented technical or other complex information to others? (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes your experience in conducting program reviews or assessments: (limit characters)
15. Select the response which best describes your level of experience in presenting technical or other complex information to others. (limit characters)
16. Indicate your level of proficiency identifying training needs and formulating strategies to ensure training requirements are fulfilled for an oil and gas program, in particular lease and reservoir management. (limit characters)
17. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment.
Please choose the appropriate response below:
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