Inspector (Offshore Production Operations & Safety)

Summary 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 agency Duties These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Gulf of America OCS Region, District Field Operations, Houma District, Production Operations Section, Production Operations Inspection Units A & B, Lafayette District, Production Operations Section, Production Operations Inspection Units A & B, Lake Charles District/Lake Jackson District, Production Operations Section, Production Operations Inspection Unit, New Orleans District, Production Operations Section, Production Operations Inspection Units A & B. Duty stationed in Houma, LA; Jefferson, LA; Lafayette, LA; Lake Charles, LA; or Angleton, TX. At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.Perform production inspections of oil and gas facilities to ensure safety of operations and personnel. 2.Identify deficiencies or violations of environmental and safety laws and regulations. 3.Write reports of operations findings and Letters of Deficiency. 4.Serve as a senior inspector in the inspection of the full range of facilities, complexes, and operations typically found offshore. 5.Order the shut-in of production major or minor facilities, operations, or part of operations that pose an immediate threat to personnel, property, or the environment. 6. Serve as lead in training lower-level inspectors, makes recommendations regarding inspector training. 7. Provide input regarding the consistency of the District inspection/enforcement program. Telework: The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of these positions are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Travel: You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month. Medical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-employment physical as per the BSEE Medical Standards. Work Environment: The work environment contains elements of exposure to potentially dangerous situations involving field visits to oil, gas, Sulphur, and other mineral facilities in the Gulf of America. The employee may work at great heights on large pieces of equipment and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions. The employee wears hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment and takes other various safety precautions. Travel to and from the designated airport or land-based locations is by government motor vehicle. Offshore travel is by contracted helicopter, and/or lessee furnished boat. Bargaining Unit: This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2798, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit. 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. GS-07: $58,193 - $75,653 GS-09: $71,181 - $92,541 GS-11: $86,123 - $111,966 This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience OR Education for the series/grade to which you are applying. GS-07 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Experience working on an offshore/onshore oil and gas facilities (upstream) or a plant with process equipment and/or familiarization with hydrocarbon and hazmat requirements. -OR- Education: Must have completed one (1) full year of graduate level education or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.* -OR- Combination of Experience and Education: Have a combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirement for the GS-07 level. *Additional information regarding Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.):http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4f GS-09: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Experience carrying out segments of safety and environmental compliance verification and practices of offshore/onshore oil and gas production facilities (upstream), associated equipment, and control systems. This may include independently preparing portions of inspection plans, conducting onsite components of inspections, and drafting written inspection findings and reports. OR 2. Performing offshore/onshore oil and gas work in one of the following roles while carrying out the specialized experience described above: - Offshore/Onshore Pumper or Gauger - Offshore/Onshore operator (A, B, or C) or lead operator - Offshore/Onshore oil and gas field foreman -OR- Education: Must have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of Education/Experience: Have a combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirement for the GS-09 level. GS-11: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Assisting senior personnel in preparing for, conducting, and reporting on compliance verification and practices of offshore/onshore oil and gas production facilities (upstream). This experience may be gained through:- conducting segments of offshore compliance checks;- preparing written compliance reports; and/or- independently conducting compliance checks of less complex offshore/onshore oil and gas facilities (upstream). OR 2. Performing offshore/onshore oil and gas work in one of the following positions while carrying out the specialized experience described above: - Offshore/Onshore Pumper or Gauger - Offshore/Onshore operator (A, B, or C) or lead operator - Offshore/Onshore oil and gas field foreman - Oil and gas subsea specialist - Offshore/Onshore electrical/instrumentation specialist or I&E Technician -OR- Education: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of Education/Experience: Have a combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirement for the GS-11 level. NOTE: Applicants utilizing education to qualify at the respective grade level must provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) in order to verify that the educational requirement has been met. The documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide this information will result in you receiving an "INELIGIBLE" rating. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Additional information 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (as applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. 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