- Position Title
- Engineering Technician (Petroleum)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- WYDE-24-12551945-TG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 20, 2024 to Monday, October 21, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basic Requirements:
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:
Do you meet the basic specialized experience requirements as described in the announcement and have written your resume to support your claim?
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.
Do you meet the basic specialized experience requirements as described in the announcement and have written your resume to support your claim?
2.
FOR GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of general experience or education that equips the applicant with a knowledge of the petroleum industry, skills gained through education or experience with the petroleum industry and abilities to apply them at a general level. Examples of specialized experience include:
-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?
- Knowledge of drilling and plugging wells.
- Production of oil and gas, and/or processes, methods, and equipment utilized by the petroleum industry.
- Skill in written and oral communication used to gather and report information.
-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?
3.
FOR GS-08: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of practical experience and/or education that equips the applicant with a working knowledge of the petroleum industry, skills gained through education or experience with the petroleum industry and abilities to apply them practically. Examples of specialized experience include:
-OR-
Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree; education must be directly related to the work of a petroleum engineering technician (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-08 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
- Knowledge of drilling and plugging wells.
- Production of oil and gas, and/or processes, methods, and equipment utilized by the petroleum industry.
- Knowledge of regulations related to the petroleum industry.
- Skill in written and oral communication used to gather and report information.
-OR-
Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree; education must be directly related to the work of a petroleum engineering technician (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-08 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
4.
FOR GS-09: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of expanded experience and/or education that equips the applicant with a thorough knowledge of the petroleum industry, skills gained through education or experience with the petroleum industry and abilities to apply them thoroughly. Examples of specialized experience include:
-OR-
Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree; education must be directly related to the work of a petroleum engineering technician (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-09 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
- Knowledge of drilling and plugging wells.
- Production of oil and gas, and/or processes, methods, and equipment utilized by the petroleum industry.
- Knowledge of regulations related to the petroleum industry.
- Skill in written and oral communication used to gather and report information.
- Knowledge of Inspection and Enforcement actions related the petroleum industry.
-OR-
Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree; education must be directly related to the work of a petroleum engineering technician (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-09 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim?
5.
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.
6.
Select the statement(s) that reflects your highest level of proficiency in inspecting fluid minerals production operations including oil, gas and water for compliance with approved plans.
7.
Identify the tasks that you have education, training, or performed in your work. Select all that apply.
8.
Identify the Oil & Gas production accountability tasks you have performed in your work. Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Indicate the level of your proficiency as it relates to your knowledge of accounting and auditing processes for oil and gas production.
10.
Identify the oil and gas regulatory work you have education, training, or performed on the job. Select all that apply.
11.
Select the statement that best describes the skills that you routinely apply in a team setting.
12.
Select the statement 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 of 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.