Geologist

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

This Geologist position is in the Office of Energy Projects. For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP).

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Geologist,GS-1350, please visit: Geology Series, 1350.

In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Specialized experience is defined as: experience analyzing geologic resource issues, assessing natural hazards, conducting complex environmental analyses, and writing NEPA documents.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Major Duties:

This position is located in the Division of Gas - Environment & Engineering in Washington, DC in the Office of Energy Projects.

As a Geologist, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a technical expert; reviewing applications and environmental reports filed with the Commission with respect to complex geologic resource issues related to the proposed construction and operation of natural gas facilities; analyzing the affects of construction and operation on geologic resources; analyzing methods to reduce impacts or risks; and conducting field inspections.

Providing technical team leadership, staff coordination, and guidance; and representing the Commission in meetings with applicants, agencies, and stakeholders.

Preparing input to correspondence, orders, and environmental documents on exceptionally difficult and highly complex geologic resource matters.