Inspector (Offshore Well Operations & Safety)

Full Job Description

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/ 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) Assisting with oil and gas well-operations (offshore or onshore) and/or associated facilities equipment (e.g., oil rig facility, coil tubing, hydraulic workover unit, or snubbing), or control systems related to hydraulic line drawings or blowout prevention systems.

-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-qualificationpolicies/#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) Assisting senior inspectors or other compliance personnel in preparing for, conducting, and reporting on inspections and investigations of oil and gas well-operations (offshore or onshore) and/or associated facilities equipment (e.g., oil rig facility, coil tubing, hydraulic workover unit, or snubbing), or control systems related to hydraulic line drawings or blowout prevention systems.

-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) Preparing for, conducting, and reporting on inspections and investigations of oil and gas well-operations (offshore or onshore) and/or associated facilities equipment (e.g., oil rig facility, coil tubing, hydraulic workover unit, or snubbing), or control systems related to hydraulic line drawings or blowout prevention systems; AND 2) Preparing written offshore oil and gas inspection reports.

All requirements must be met. -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.

Major 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/Lafayette District/Lake Charles District/Lake Jackson District/New Orleans District, Well Operations Section, Well Operations Inspection Unit, duty stationed in Houma, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Lafayette, LA, Jefferson, 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 well-operation 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.

Work with senior Inspectors in conducing investigation of accidents associated with offshore drilling, work-over/completion, or other related operations. 4.

Plan and schedule inspections of routine operations or designated portion or more complex operations. 5. Write reports of operations findings, and Letters of Deficiency.

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.