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The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/.
Learn more about this agency11/22/2024 to 12/06/2024
$86,962 - $155,034 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
No
BSEE-EEAA-25- GS-031(MP)
820502600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
This is a Merit Promotion announcement for Government employees and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed.
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement, Office of the Director, BSEE Deputy Director located in Sterling, VA; Anchorage, AK; New
Orleans, LA; or Houston, TX.
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the
following:
1. Keeps abreast of recent developments in FOIA law, including recent court and DOI decisions,
current legislative resolutions, or problems encountered within the FOIA program. Assists the
BSEE FOIA Officer as needed with developing BSEE FOIA processes that conform with the
procedures and policies established by DOI's FOIA Office with regard to the administration of the
FOIA.
2. Serves as the BSEE contact to external FOIA requesters and internal DOI employees to clarify
and resolve issues relating to specific FOIA requests or overall FOIA processes and procedures.
Prepares FOIA correspondence in accordance with DOI policy and guidance. Coordinates
responses with legal staff and management, as appropriate, and conducts reviews and briefs
management on requests of legally sensitive, controversial, or politically sensitive nature.
3. Assists to coordinate FOIA requests with congressional and court-ordered requests for the
BSEE as required. Assists in locating, organizing, and indexing records responsive to these
requests to the extent it overlaps with FOIA requests.
4. Keeps accurate records of information that has been released or withheld, which may serve as
a reference for future requests (to determine whether the material is in the public domain) and to
support responses to any potential appeal(s) and/or litigation.
5. Assists SOL or other government attorneys in the preparation of the Department's defense in
litigation. Works with DOI counsel and the United States Attorney's Office to develop reasonable
production schedules for the release of agency records
Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the
beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
Sterling, VA
GS-12: $99,200 - $128,956
GS-13: $139,395 - $153,354
Anchorage, AK
GS-12: $98,232 - $127,698
GS-13: $116,811 - $151,858
New Orleans, LA
GS-12: $86,962 - $113,047
GS-13: $103,409 - $134,435
Houston, TX
GS-12: $100,287 - $130,369
GS-13: $119,254 - $155,034
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820502600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
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