Interdisciplinary Supv Archeologist, Nat. Resource Spec., Petroleum Engineer, Physical Scientist

Bureau of Land Management • Salt Lake City, UT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office, Division of Lands and Minerals, Fluids Minerals Branch is hiring a supervisory interdisciplinary professional in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position may be filled under one of four disciplines: Supervisory Archeologist (GS-0193-13), Supervisory Natural Resources Management (GS-0401-13), Supervisory Petroleum Engineer (GS-0881-13), or Supervisory Physical Scientist (GS-1301-13).

The position serves as Branch Chief for the Fluid Minerals Program in the Utah State Office. The incumbent conducts oil, gas, and geothermal lease sales; manages pre- and post-sale lease and agreement maintenance; advises peers, partners, and customers on fluid minerals matters; and establishes state-level methods and operating procedures within applicable bureau and department policies, regulations, and legal directives. The role also develops and administers program planning, budgets, and implementation activities, makes decisions and recommendations affecting the organization and its projects, prepares National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, and researches and interprets legal records to determine courses of action.

The position requires specialized experience equivalent to at least one year at the GS-12 level, including oversight of oil, gas, and mineral-resource programs; developing work plans and delegating assignments; assisting with pre- and post-sale oil or gas lease agreements; and addressing Director-level reviews while ensuring required actions meet deadlines. Applicants must also meet the applicable discipline's mandatory education or education-and-experience requirements and federal time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must meet the mandatory basic education requirements for at least one of the advertised occupational series: Archeologist GS-0193, Natural Resources Specialist GS-0401, Petroleum Engineer GS-0881, or Physical Scientist GS-1301.
• Must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, including oversight of oil, gas, and mineral-resource programs; developing work plans and delegating work; assisting with pre- and post-sale oil or gas lease agreements; and addressing Director-level reviews and deadlines.
• Must meet applicable competitive-service time-in-grade requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to attend Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training and obtain COR certification, depending on organizational needs and the supervisor's determination.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; the position may also require a supervisory probationary period.
• Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; official transcripts are required before starting work if selected and education was used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a qualifying private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. education.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Branch Chief for the Fluid Minerals Program within the BLM Utah State Office, Division of Lands and Minerals.
• Conduct oil, gas, and geothermal lease sales.
• Manage pre- and post-sale lease and agreement maintenance.
• Serve as an authoritative consultant and advisor on fluid minerals matters, providing advice, assistance, and technical information to peers, partners, and customers.
• Establish state-level methods, operating instructions, and procedures within bureau and department policies, regulations, and legal directives.
• Develop and administer planning, budget, and implementation activities for Utah fluid minerals programs.
• Make decisions and recommendations that directly affect the organization and managed projects.
• Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.
• Research and interpret legal records to determine a course of action.
• Provide oversight of programs related to oil, gas, and mineral resources.
• Develop work plans and delegate assignments to subordinate personnel to ensure timely and effective task completion.
• Address Director-level reviews and ensure required actions are completed within established deadlines.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible and qualified applicants on a case-by-case basis; it is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager