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Summary
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.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
04/15/2020 to 04/24/2020
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more -
Salary
$92,592 - $120,373 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to do some traveling.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. The use of a relocation service company and home marketing incentive will not be offered.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - This is a Full Time Position.
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
13 - There's no Promotion Potential for this position.
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
NOC-DEU-2020-0040
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Control number
565749600
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Clarification from the agency
This position is being advertised for two cities, Reno, Nevada and Cheyenne, Wyoming. There's a difference in locality pay if you are interested in applying for the Reno, NV. position a Grade 13 Step 1 salary is: 92,592, if you are interested in applying for the position located in Cheyenne Wyoming a Grade 13 Step 1 salary is: 91,231. Cheyenne incumbent will work primarily in the Coal program. Reno incumbent will work primarily in the Mining Law program.
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Duties
The incumbent is responsible to the Division Chief and the Deputy Division Chief for the Solid Minerals Division who provide general direction concerning assignments for' this position.
- Reviews and recommends policy, procedures and standards for Mining Law and mining operations on Federal lands for conformance with the requirements of applicable mining laws and statutes, including but not limited to the 1872 Mining Law, the Mineral Leasing Act, the Materials Act of 1955, etc., and conformance with established regulations and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) guidance.
- Assists in the formulation, recommendation and administration of bureau wide policies and guidance. Prepares regulations, guidelines, directives, manuals, and handbooks for u:se by the BLM field offices in order to ensure national consistency for mineral exploration and mining operations on Federal lands. Initiates and recommends policy-related actions.
- Provides technical expertise to the BLM management and the Department of the Interior (DOI) on Mining Law and mining operations on Federal lands, specifically: preparation, review and implementation of manuals and handbooks for Mining Law and mineral regulation; preparation of internal reports required by Congress or statues; administration of Mining Law approvals, reclamation and bonding; analysis of
legal/litigation issues pertaining to Federal minerals; responding to Freedom of Information Act requests for information specific to solid minerals; analysis and resolution of issues involving Mining Law including exploration, mining plans, Notices, withdrawals, exchanges, etc. - Assists in providing liaison with other BLM offices, other Federal agencies, Indian tribes, and the general public on mining operations on Federal lands and reviews and recommends interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding for coordination among other BLM offices and Federal agencies.
- Develops .a nd maintains knowledge of current operational practices, methods and new technology for minerals exploration and mining operations.
- Represents the BLM and the DOI on task forces and work groups to interpret policy and to implement regulations and policies of the BLM for management of minerals exploration and mining operations on Federal lands.
- Prepares and review responses to Congressional and public inquiries and briefs and prepares briefing materials for the BLM and the DOI officials.
- Works with other program specialists to plan, coordinate, monitor and track program budgets. Coordinates minerals. input into administrative systems linked to the. budget, such as workload measures, strategic plan initiatives,. collections and management information systems.
- Ensures Mining Law data quality and integrity by adherence to data control standards and procedures. Collects, enters, manipulates, updates, and maintains data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards in order to provide program statistics upon request. Utilizes automated equipment (hardware/software), data systems, and applications to accomplish the duties of the position.
- Participates in or leads program evaluations and quality control reviews.
- Participates in the development, coordination and delivery of training and training materials related to the solid minerals programs and assists in the planning and conduct of workshops, conferences and technical meetings.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship 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
- Background Investigation Required
Candidates must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
If selected, you must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation. A background investigation will be conducted by the employing office following acceptance of the position. Failure to obtain a favorable determination of the background investigation will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
Qualifications
Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.
Basic Requirements for the Mining Engineer 0880: Bachelor’s degree in engineering that included courses acceptable by the Accreditation Board for engineering (ABET); or included differential and integral calculus AND courses in 5 of these areas of engineering science or physics: (1) statics, dynamics; (2) strength of materials; (3) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields and circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials; or (7) optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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Combination of education and experience including engineering coursework in physical and mathematical science and experience in one of the branches of engineering, and I have one of the following: (1) a current professional engineer registration; (2) passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) exam or similar examination; (3) completed 60 semester hours of coursework specified above; (4) completed bachelor’s degree in a related field AND have 1 year or more of professional engineering experience.
Basic Requirements for the Geology 1350: Degree in the field of 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.
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Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in geology or related disciplines appropriate to the position advertised.
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In addition, in order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following below:
Specialized Experience Requirements:
For the GS-13: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-12 level include:
- researching, analyzing and interpreting procedures and guidelines relative to Federal Solid Minerals Programs;
- assisting in the development of budget;
- developing BLM state or national solid minerals policies; and
- applying knowledge of laws, regulations, case law and policies governing the mineral materials or non-energy leasing programs.
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 in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position.
Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a Reemployment Priority List, you may be given priority consideration.
BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants.
The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This announcement may be used to fill more than one position at this duty location.
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.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
No Prior Federal Service is Required.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at Federal Benefits at USAJ
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 qualified, your score may range from 70-100 points. 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.
- Skill in applying mining/geological engineering and geology principles, practices, and techniques in order to develop regulations, standards, guidelines, manuals and handbooks for royalty management, minerals leasing and other solid minerals exploration and mining operations on Federal and Indian lands.
- Knowledge of the mineral materials or non-energy leasable program(s), as well as State and local government and private sector issues, programs, roles, policies, goals and activities as they relate to these solid minerals program(s) in the BLM.
- Ability to work effectively with other agencies and groups whose policies and procedures often do not reflect understanding or acceptance of BLM policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures used in evaluating and assessing program results, processes and functions, especially pertaining to the solid minerals program in order to properly evaluate the performance of BLM district and field offices.
- Ability to communicate in both verbal and written form to manage the Energy and minerals program.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at Federal Benefits at USAJ
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Current and former federal career and career-conditional employees: submit a copy of your recent (non award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2) and Competitive Status (block 34, code 1).
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles: documentation verifying your CTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
If uploading a resume, you must include the following: Job Title and Grade Level, if Federal employment, Duties and Accomplishments, Employer's Name and Address, Supervisor's Name and Telephone Number, Starting and Ending dates (month and year), Hours worked per week, and Salary.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. your resume; and 3. applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the "Apply" button and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, select the “Create a new account” link. You will be required to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the Forgot your password? link.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at BLM_OC_HR_Staff_Team@blm.gov or (303) 236-6421.
If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
Agency contact information
Anna Steenbock
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Bureau of Land Management
BLM National Operations Center, HR-210
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver, Colorado 80225-0047
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of the status of your application as the qualification review process is conducted.
You may also check the status of your application by viewing your MY USAJOBs account.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Current and former federal career and career-conditional employees: submit a copy of your recent (non award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2) and Competitive Status (block 34, code 1).
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles: documentation verifying your CTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
If uploading a resume, you must include the following: Job Title and Grade Level, if Federal employment, Duties and Accomplishments, Employer's Name and Address, Supervisor's Name and Telephone Number, Starting and Ending dates (month and year), Hours worked per week, and Salary.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. your resume; and 3. applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the "Apply" button and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, select the “Create a new account” link. You will be required to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the Forgot your password? link.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at BLM_OC_HR_Staff_Team@blm.gov or (303) 236-6421.
If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
Agency contact information
Anna Steenbock
- Address
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Bureau of Land Management
BLM National Operations Center, HR-210
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver, Colorado 80225-0047
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of the status of your application as the qualification review process is conducted.
You may also check the status of your application by viewing your MY USAJOBs account.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Bureau of Land Management
The BLM manages more land - 245 million surface acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The BLM, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information about our agency click here
Agency contact information
Anna Steenbock
- Address
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Bureau of Land Management
BLM National Operations Center, HR-210
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver, Colorado 80225-0047
United States