- Position Title
- Engineering Technician (Petroleum)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- MT-MP-25-12722916-GMS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Tuesday, May 20, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Area of Consideration: Current BLM Employee - Do you meet the following eligibility?
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management 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.
2.
Current BLM Employee: 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 current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment 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 a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment 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
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.
Do you meet the following eligibility?
- I am a current employee of the Bureau of Land Management
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.
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.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I qualify for the GS-12 level because I have one (1) year of specialized experience related to the duties of this position equivalent to the GS-11 as defined in the instructions above. I have provided this information in my resume.
2.
I have successfully completed a Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) certification program. I will provide the appropriate documentation.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan on-site inspections of components such as onshore oil and gas drilling, production operations, and facilities.
4.
Identify the statement that best describes your experience related to oil and gas drilling and production operations.
5.
Select the statement that best describes the oil and gas regulatory work you have performed.
6.
Select the statement that best decribes your experience with oil and gas regulatory work you have performed on the job.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your expereicne in performing LACT Meter calibrations.
8.
Select the statement that best reflects your skill in using computer hardware, software and associated applications to accomplish work assignments.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your understanding of monitoring staff performance, recognizing short-falls, and preparing Annual Work Plans for an Inspection and Enforcement (I&E) Program.
10.
Perform calculations to verify oil and gas volume measurement procedures.
11.
Indicate your level of proficiency in interpreting and applying Federal, state, local laws, regulations, directives, policy and other requirements for oil and gas operations.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience auditing oil and gas production reports for conformance with land and minerals laws and regulations.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in applying laws and regulations pertaining to oil and/or gas operations including: Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), Onshore Orders, Notices to Lessees (NTLs), and Conditions of Approvals (COAs).
14.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge or experience in inspecting fluid minerals production operations including oil, gas and water for compliance with approved plans.
15.
Coordinate work with other resource disciplines such as wildlife, cultural, minerals, recreation, forestry, fire management, etc. in completing planning environmental documents.
16.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing to share data in a variety of manners, such as through databases, notes, or presentations without loss of intended content.
17.
Explain procedures and results of studies and monitoring to permittees.
18.
Ability to adapt when faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibilities.
19.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.