Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Meeker, CO. Information about Meeker and the surrounding area can be found at Visit Meeker We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Knowledge or principles, specifications, and operational procedures of well-drilling, production of oil and gas, and processes, methods and equipment utilized in onshore exploration and development of oil and gas resources. Ability to effectively work with a variety of specialists. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of specialists. Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques. Knowledge of principles, methods, design, and operational procedures and limitations of production equipment and services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SELECTIVE FACTORS: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position: Must have a valid state driver's license or I am able to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in order to perform site inspections. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Minimum Qualifications for the 0802 Series at the GS-06 for an Engineering Technician (Petroleum): To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the federal service performing the following duties: Performs general petroleum engineering technician work involving many phases of drilling and production inspection and enforcement activities. Investigates minor undesirable events. Inspects/witnesses plugging and abandonment of the simplest single hole operations not requiring placement of plugs outside of casing. Prepares reports on all inspections, witnessing, and/or compliance for review. OR Must have completed one full year (18 semester hours) of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of an engineering technician (i.e., major study in engineering or a related field). Note: only graduate education may be used. Official transcripts must be provided to support this OR Must have a combination of work experience and education. I have described this experience in my resume and will submit transcripts before the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications for the 0802 Series at the GS-07 for an Engineering Technician (Petroleum): To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in the federal service performing the following duties: Performs on-site inspections of most phases of oil and gas drilling/work-over operations and associated facilities. Conducts routine production verification inspections to confirm lease production. Investigates minor undesirable events. Inspects/witnesses plugging and abandonment of the simplest single hole operations not requiring placement of plugs outside of casing. Documents problems and recommends corrective action. Prepares reports on all inspections, witnessing, and/or compliance for review. OR Must have completed one full year (18 semester hours) of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of an engineering technician (i.e., major study in engineering or a related field). Note: only graduate education may be used. Official transcripts must be provided to support this OR Must have a combination of work experience and education. I have described this experience in my resume and will submit transcripts before the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications for the 0802 Series at the GS-08 for an Engineering Technician (Petroleum): To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the federal service performing the following duties: Performs increasingly complex and responsible petroleum engineering technician work involving all aspect of drilling and production inspection and enforcement activities. Conducts routine production verification inspections to confirm lease production. Inspects undesirable events, documents and determines cause, remedial action to be taken, and volume loss. Inspects/witnesses plugging and abandonment operations. Documents problems and recommends corrective action. Prepares reports and makes appropriate recommendations. OR Must have completed two full years (36 semester hours) of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of an engineering technician (i.e., major study in engineering or a related field). Note: only graduate education may be used. Official transcripts must be provided to support this OR Must have a combination of work experience and education. I have described this experience in my resume and will submit transcripts before the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications for the 0802 Series at the GS-09 for an Engineering Technician (Petroleum): To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 in the federal service performing the following duties: Independently plans and carries out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices. Resolves commonly encountered work problems and deviations by exercising judgment in selecting appropriate policies, guidelines, or accepted practices; and brings controversial information and findings to the supervisor's attention for direction. Exercises initiative to seek assistance when unusual, unfamiliar or controversial situations are encountered. Completing or has completed petroleum engineering technician certification. Inspects/witnesses plugging and abandonment operations. Prepares reports and makes appropriate recommendations. OR Must have completed two full years (36 semester hours) of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of an engineering technician (i.e., major study in engineering or a related field). Note: only graduate education may be used. Official transcripts must be provided to support this OR Must have a combination of work experience and education. I have described this experience in my resume and will submit transcripts before the closing date of this announcement. Experience Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: On-site inspection work requires almost continuous physical activity. Most of the on-site inspection time is spent walking, standing, crouching, and climbing. In climbing up and down ladders and steep stairways, the PET is protected from falls only by firmly grasping on ladder rungs and hand railings. The PET may be required to hike into unusually rugged areas to inspect abandoned sites. PETs are subject to call 24 hours a day and may be required to work long non-stop tours-of-duty, occasionally in excess of thirty (30) hours. Work Environment: Much of the work is at field locations where it is necessary to wear appropriate safety equipment. The incumbent must walk under and around heavy derrick and hoisting equipment and piping and around other potentially hazardous operating equipment. Work environment involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, hostile flora and fauna, hazardous explosive fumes, poisonous gasses, toxic chemicals, high frequency noises, high-pressure and high temperature equipment, detonating devices, and moving machinery. Education If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.