https://www.usajobs.gov/job/766574800
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/
This is a Merit Promotion announcement for Government employees and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed. For further clarification please click here: https://www.bsee.gov/what-we-do/administrative-services/human-resources/eligibility
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of Environment, Social Sciences Unit located in Jefferson, LA, or Sterling, VA, or Camarillo, CA or in Anchorage, AK
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Serves as an advisor and consultant to senior management decision-makers on archeological and cultural resource regulations, policy, and research. As such, maintains authoritative knowledge of relevant BOEM regulations, policy, and research and is knowledgeable about other relevant Federal, State, and local regulations, policy, and research; is a lead for applicable Bureau regulatory changes and associated documents; and sustains an advance knowledge of industrial operations that may impact archeological and cultural resources. Prepares briefs and presentations for management as warranted.
2. Leads formal and informal consultation efforts with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), tribes, and other stakeholders under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). As such coordinates internal and external communications, ensures stakeholders and tribal communities are provided up-to-date information on ongoing and planned Bureau activities that may affect them, and works to identify solutions to address potential impacts.
3. Reviews National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) documents, environmental and archeological documents, and Program and activity documents (e.g., Proposed Notices of Sale, Exploration Plans, Site Assessment Plans, and Geological and Geophysical Survey Permit Applications) for completeness, accuracy, and determining the archeological analysis and appropriate mitigation needed for compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and guidance.
4. Coordinates and prepares the archeological sections of major, complex environmental documents associated with Program activities; these include NEPA documents (environmental impact statements (EIS) and environmental assessments (EA), consistency determinations (CD) under CZMA, and technical documents. As such, characterizes Program activities that may impact archeological and cultural resources. Additionally, participates in the NEPA scoping and planning process, identifies data gaps or missing information, prepares impact definitions, designs criteria for impact assessment methodologies, writes sections of the environmental documents, and ensures critical action dates are achieved.
5. Develops methods to perform environmental review for new Program activities or technologies, utilizes diverse information sources, and identifies information or policy needs. Investigates potential issues and solutions through study procurement or policy development recommendations and implementation. Devises recommendations to overcome issues that have not been dealt with before.
6. Identifies problems and data gaps which may be addressed as operational projects and research studies through the government procurement process. As such, develops study protocols to resolve these problems, recommends studies for funding approval, and accepts responsibility for the entire procurement cycle. As appropriate, serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Project Officer (PO), or Contract Inspector (CI). Reviews study reports for technical accuracy and consistency.
BOEM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3457, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.
Salary Information:
Jefferson, LA: GS-13: Step 1: $98,496 – Step 10: $128,043 per annum
Sterling, VA: GS-13: Step 1: $112,105 – Step 10: $145,617 per annum
Camarillo, CA: GS-13: Step 1: $114,044 – Step 10: $148,255 per annum
Ankorage, AK: GS-13: Step 1: $111,026 – Step 10: $144,331 per annum
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
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