Geologist
Location: Casper Wyoming
Description: Department Of The Interior is at present looking to employ Geologist right now, this job will be placed in Wyoming. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our team. The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public La! nds, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website .
This position is located in the Casper Field Office. Located between the base of Casper Mountain and along the banks of the North Platte River in central Wyoming, the High Plains District encompasses approximately 2.5 million acres of BLM-administered surface land and 11 million acres of mineral estate within Wyoming and Nebraska. The area has a rich history and a variety of recreational opportunities, along with an extensive minerals program. For informatio! n on the Casper Field Office, please go to Casper Field Office! . KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship is required;
Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections;
You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land;
Direct Deposit Required;
Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required. DUTIES:
You will serve as Senior Geologist for the Wyoming Sate Office â€" Reservoir
Management Group (RMG), located in the Casper Field Office. The purpose of this position is to provide technical geologic expertise in support for the Agreements, Drainage, and Indian Diligence programs. The Reservoir Management Group has responsibility for these programs for all Wyoming and Nebraska. In general, the work involves providing technical geologic expertise for exploratory units and enhanced recovery units and for providing geologic support and direction for Reasonable Foreseeable Development Scenarios (RF! D) for NEPA documents. In addition, the incumbent reviews and advises the Chief, RMG, on matters related to oil and gas exploration and development on Federal and Indian lands. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In addition to meeting the basic entry requirement, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education of the position to be found qualified. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade.
Specialized Experience for the GS-07 Geologist: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in geology related work. Work assignments were diverse, limited in complexity & selected to provide experience & training. Examples: Provide geologic support for exploratory and enhanced recovery unit agreements. Provide geologic support and direction for Reasonable Foreseeable Development (RFD) scenarios for NEPA documents. Provide computer support for ex! ploratory and enhanced recovery unit agreements and for RFD scenarios f! or NEPA documents. OR have 1 year of graduate education leading to a master's degree in geology or a directly related field OR meet the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) See OPM Quals Standard-General Policies E(4)(f); OR have an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above.
Specialized Experience for the GS-09 Geologist : 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in geology related work. At this level, geologists independently perform recurring assignments that are more difficult & complex than those performed by a recent graduate.Examples: Provide geologic support for exploratory and enhanced recovery unit agreements. Provide geologic support and direction for RFD scenarios for NEPA documents. Prepare correspondence and technical reports and respond to action item requests from the field, district or state offices OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduat! e education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in the field of geology or directly related fields of study; OR have an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above.
Specialized Experience for the GS-11 Geologist: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in geology related work. At this level, work assignments require the geologist to determine approaches and solutions, using judgment in modifying, adapting and making compromises within standard guidelines, applying standard scientific practices to new situations and relating the work to precedents. Completed work is reviewed for technical soundness and conformance to requirements and objectives of the assignment; OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the field of geology or directly related fields of study; OR ! have an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and ! education described above.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement.
Basic Entry Requirement: This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography; OR a combination of education and experience -- course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
You will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and submit your college transcripts or a listing of your college cours! es that includes hours and grades. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.
Knowledge of methods, procedures and regulations governing the review and approval of exploratory and second! ary units and NEPA documents.
Professional training, knowledge! , skill, ability and experience to apply a wide range of geologic concepts and principles to complete and defend RFD scenarios to the public.
Professional training, knowledge, skill, ability and experience to apply a wide range of geologic concepts and principles to solve problems of oil and gas reservoir management.
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BENEFITS:
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at Federal Benefits at USAJOBS . OTHER INFORMATION:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website .
May require completion of a 1 year probationary period;
Travel and relocation expenses! will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulations and Departmental policy. The use of a relocation service company and home marketing incentive will not be offered. To view FAQ regarding PCS click Here .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP . If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified fo! r this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your applica! tion to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they earn a minimum score of 90 on the rating criteria for this position.
Occasional travel may be required.
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