- Position Title
- Geologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Announcement Number
- BOEM-MMJJ- 25-SR-028(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024 to Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
3.
What attracted you to this position?
4.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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5.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
1.
Select the statement that best describes how you meet the basic education requirements for the Geologist-1350 series.
2.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-09 grade level.
3.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-11 grade level.
4.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-12 grade level.
5.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level applying geophysical or geologic principles and practices to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to oil and/or gas resources?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level applying geophysical or geologic principles and practices to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to oil and/or gas resources?
8.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level interpreting various types of geophysical or geologic data to produce prospect maps?
9.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level applying geophysical or geologic principles and practices to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to oil and/or gas resources?
10.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level interpreting various types of geophysical or geologic data to produce prospect maps?
11.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level analyzing the integration of geologic, geophysical, and/or engineering data necessary for evaluation of oil and/or gas reserves and resources?
12.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level applying geophysical or geologic principles and practices to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to oil and/or gas resources?
13.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level interpreting various types of geophysical or geologic data to produce prospect maps?
14.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level analyzing the integration of geologic, geophysical, and/or engineering data necessary for evaluation of oil and/or gas reserves and resources?
15.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level providing advice to management on geologic or geophysical analysis in the form of comprehensive written reports and/or oral presentations?
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
16.
Which is the more effective geologic skill that yields the best chance for finding new oil and gas conventional reservoirs?
17.
What is expected seismic response of ground surface in seismic data?
18.
Which statement best describes the effect of diagenesis on the overall quality of an oil/gas reservoir?
19.
Important descriptive, NOT interpretive, seismic-reflection patterns are:
20.
A small oil field is located on the crest of a large anticline. A regional reverse fault is mapped along the flank of the anticline. At shallow depths in five out of twenty wells, faults intersected by the boreholes caused 100 to 200 feet of missing section. A reasonable interpretation of the structure is:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Collected and processed geophysical and/or geologic data (e.g., seismic, shallow hazard geophysical and geological data, and magnetic and gravity data) for the purpose of evaluating oil and/or gas prospects and well sites.
22.
Formulated procedures for geophysical/geologic data investigations of considerable breadth and scope.
23.
Interpreted seismic, velocity, magnetic, gravity, sonic well data, and/or other relevant earth- science data in evaluating petroleum, natural gas, and/or mineral resources.
24.
Analyzed geophysical and/or geologic data that was collected in support of exploration, development and/or production of oil and/or gas.
25.
Specifically using specialized geologic interpretive software, which of the following data sources have you relied on to construct subsurface structural and/or stratigraphic maps? (Select all which apply)
26.
Which of the following data have you derived from your own well log analysis to create geological cross sections across key wells? (Select all that apply)
27.
The rate of production in a subsurface reservoir is most directly related to:
28.
Gamma ray log measurements are used to quantify .
29.
Have you used available data to identify and evaluate individual prospects and/or derive estimates of original resource volumes in place within a geologic play? (Select all that apply)
30.
From past education or professional experience, following the integration of new geological or geophysical data into your models, which of these actions have you performed as a regular part of your duties? (Select all which apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
31.
Designing visual materials and utilized software to manipulate and present data.
32.
Prepare presentations and technical reports related to geological/geophysical studies or data collection methodologies and presenting them to management, peers or professional organizations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
Have you represented an organization in technical discussions to help reach collaborative understanding and negotiate agreement regarding conflicting geologic or geophysical data interpretation and analysis where multiple parties have their respective interests to protect?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Coordinated and/or worked with individuals or groups with a wide range of disciplines to accomplish project objectives and common goals.