- Position Title
- Engineering Technician (Petroleum)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- WYMP-23-12060801-MG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 8, 2023 to Tuesday, September 26, 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?
2.
Veterans 30% Disabled Authority: Do you meet the following eligibility?
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- I am a veteran who separated or from active duty under honorable conditions and have been rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Appointment of Certain Military Family Members: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
Supporting Documentation showing proof of eligibility:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage) and verification of the spouse's military service;
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
- I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces.
- I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent, or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status.
Supporting Documentation showing proof of eligibility:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage) and verification of the spouse's military service;
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
4.
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.
5.
Current or Former Federal Employee: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- I am a former Federal employee who held a permanent career appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- I am a former Federal employee who obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
6.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- I am a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and I meet one of the following criteria:
- I have served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility).
- I am entitled to veterans' preference.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
7.
Are you a former Public Land Corps (PLC) Member who served as a qualified youth, ages 16 to 30 years, on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours on Federal public lands within the last two (2) years?
For more information go to: https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/public-lands-corps
To verify your eligibility, you must provide: a copy of your "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring" along with a copy of your "PLC Participant Verification Work Hours Sheet."
For more information go to: https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/public-lands-corps
To verify your eligibility, you must provide: a copy of your "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring" along with a copy of your "PLC Participant Verification Work Hours Sheet."
8.
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.
9.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and for reasons other than misconduct or performance
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. You must submit documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.). All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and for reasons other than misconduct or performance
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. You must submit documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.). All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
10.
Non-Competitive Current Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance of the position being announced
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service serving in a position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have previously held a permanent position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced
11.
Non-Competitive Former Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
- I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
12.
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities - Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management.
- I am a current employee of a Federal Agency that is covered by a miscellaneous appointing authority not regulated by Office of Personnel Management.
13.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
14.
Schedule A Appointments: Do you meet the following eligibility?
- I have a severe physical, psychiatric or intellectual disability that qualifies for a Schedule A Appointment.
- Documentation must be obtained from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
- Documentation must verify that the individual is indeed a person with a severe physical, psychiatric or intellectual disability.
15.
Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA): Do you meet the following eligibility?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- I am a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and meets one of the following criteria:
- Recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- Disabled
- Served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition
- Received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
This is a Merit announcement. This job is open to: All current career/career-conditional or former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Veterans; Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and former Public Land Corps (PLC) eligibles; Military Spouses; Individuals with disabilities; Persons eligible under other Special Hiring Authorities. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area. If you do not meet any of these criteria, you are not eligible to apply.
Are you eligible to apply as described above?
Are you eligible to apply as described above?
2.
You must have a valid state driver's license and a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card or be willing to obtain one within 30 days of employment. You must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles, and should either be certified as a PET, or be willing to work towards certification.
Do you meet these requirements?
Do you meet these requirements?
3.
Basic Requirements:
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above):
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above):
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.
Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:
- Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.
- Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.
4.
FOR GS-05: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
Work as a petroleum engineering technician (PET) or similar position having received training or assisting with work in support of the discovery, development, production, and conservation of petroleum and/or natural gas or inspecting well production equipment, production handling, and surface activities following established methods and processes.
-OR- Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting if the position has been designated by a drafting area of specialization.
-OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify.
Do you meet the GS-05 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
Work as a petroleum engineering technician (PET) or similar position having received training or assisting with work in support of the discovery, development, production, and conservation of petroleum and/or natural gas or inspecting well production equipment, production handling, and surface activities following established methods and processes.
-OR- Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting if the position has been designated by a drafting area of specialization.
-OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify.
Do you meet the GS-05 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
5.
FOR GS-06: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
Work as a petroleum engineering technician (PET) or similar position having received training or assisting with work in support of the discovery, development, production, and conservation of petroleum and/or natural gas or inspecting well production equipment, production handling, and surface activities following established methods and processes.
-OR- Education: one year of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of this position (i.e., major study in petroleum engineering or a related field).
-OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify.
Do you meet the GS-06 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
Work as a petroleum engineering technician (PET) or similar position having received training or assisting with work in support of the discovery, development, production, and conservation of petroleum and/or natural gas or inspecting well production equipment, production handling, and surface activities following established methods and processes.
-OR- Education: one year of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of this position (i.e., major study in petroleum engineering or a related field).
-OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify.
Do you meet the GS-06 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
6.
FOR GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
Work as a PET, or similar position, where you performed work in support of the discovery, development, production and conservation of petroleum and/or natural gas or inspecting well production equipment, production handling, and surface activities following established methods and processes.
-OR- Education: one year of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of this position (i.e., major study in petroleum engineering or a related field).
-OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify.
Do you meet the GS-07 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
Work as a PET, or similar position, where you performed work in support of the discovery, development, production and conservation of petroleum and/or natural gas or inspecting well production equipment, production handling, and surface activities following established methods and processes.
-OR- Education: one year of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of this position (i.e., major study in petroleum engineering or a related field).
-OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify.
Do you meet the GS-07 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
7.
Please select the following tasks, related to oil and gas drilling and production operations, you have performed as a regular and recurring part of your job assignment. Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of proficiency in inspecting fluid minerals production operations including oil, gas and water for compliance with approved plans.
9.
Identify the tasks that you have education, training, or performed in your work. Select all that apply.
10.
Identify the Oil & Gas production accountability tasks you I have performed in your work. Select all that apply.
11.
Select the statement that best describes the skills that you routinely apply in a team setting.
12.
Select the statements that best describes your ability to communicate technical information. Select all that apply.
13.
Select the statements that best reflect your mathematical skills and knowledge to accomplish work assignments. Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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.
15.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.