Duties
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of Strategic Resources (OSR), Leasing Policy and Management Division, Sales Coordination Branch in Sterling, Virginia. OSR is responsible for the development and implementation of the National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The office oversees the assessment and inventory of oil, gas, and other mineral resources, conducts environmental reviews and conveys access to marine minerals, maintains official maps and geographic data, conducts economic evaluations to ensure the receipt of fair market value for OCS leases, and leads efforts to identify and mitigate the financial risks associated with offshore leasing and development activities.
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates lease sales packages for the Bureau and the Department.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding of BOEM's lease sales processes, regulations, and statutory/regulatory requirements for conducting successful lease sales.
• Plans, coordinates, prepares, and reviews sale documents and briefing materials associated with the lease sale process. This includes coordinating with regional leasing staff and preparing and presenting briefing materials and presentation slides for senior management.
• Performs proactive coordination of OCS lease sales activities with external stakeholders for the purposes of sharing information and gaining/ensuring compliance with BOEM's regulatory requirements.
• Identifies relevant legislative and regulatory developments related to offshore energy and minerals development and provides information to senior staff and management on how they could impact the bureau's management of OCS energy and mineral resources.
• Conducts policy research and analysis, provides recommendations, and identifies pathways for resolution; coordinates these activities among the Bureau's offices and regions.
• Conducts analyses on OSR's programs, policies, and regulations; assists in developing and implementing recommendations to improve policies, procedures, process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participates in internal and external outreach and coordination activities to advance BOEM's OCS energy policy and program development.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Salary InformationGS-11: $82,764 - $107,590 per annumGS-12: $99,200 - $128,956 per annumGS-13: $117,962 - $153,354 per annumFirst time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMCC-24-AW-068(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.
RequirementsConditions 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/.

QualificationsMinimum Qualification Requirements:To qualify for this position you must meet the Education or Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying. 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-9 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:

• Reviewing and briefing management on leasing and policy issues.

-OR-Degree: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

• OR-

Combination of Experience and Education: Only education in excess of the first two years of progressively higher level graduate education toward a Ph.D. or the equivalent doctorate degree may be used toward this combination (example: 2.5 years in a Ph.D. program (50%) plus 6 months of specialized experience (50%)=100%).
NOTE: If qualify based in whole or part on education, you are required to submit a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts.
GS-12: To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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:

• Briefing, analyzing, and providing recommendations to management on important and sometimes controversial leasing, management, and energy policy issues.
• Performing internal and external coordination (such as with peers, staff, and managers; and/or officials of Federal, state, and local government agencies; tribal governments; public interest groups; industry; and the public) to advance the organization's goals and objectives.

MUST MEET ALL.GS-13:To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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:

• Briefing, analyzing, and providing recommendations to management on important and sometimes controversial leasing, management, and energy policy issues.
• Performing pro-active internal and external coordination (such as with peers, staff, and managers; and/or officials of Federal, state, and local government agencies; tribal governments; public interest groups; industry; and the public) to advance the organization's goals and objectives.
• Identifying and analyzing policy and/or regulatory issues and providing recommendations to management for consideration.

MUST MEET ALL.NOTE: At the GS-12 and GS-13 levels you may NOT substitute education for experience.Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to participate in a writing exercise or submit a writing sample as part of the interview process.
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: 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:
Additional information
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:
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.
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.

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