What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Science Technician Specialist position at Bureau of Land Management?
Overview
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a skilled Physical Science Technician to join their team. This temporary appointment will last for up to 6 months and involves assisting Natural Resource Specialists in addressing environmental surface inspections.
Salary Information
This position is paid according to the GS-5 pay scale, with a salary range of $44,835 - $58,333 per year.
Job Description
Summary: Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill many vacancies. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Natural Resource Specialists (NRS's) in addressing backlog of final abandonment inspections and general environmental surface inspections.
- Prepare maps of well locations using the Public Land Survey System and global positioning coordinates to navigate to remote well sites.
- Document field findings through written documentation and digital photography.
- Document field findings in databases.
- Coordination with oil and gas operators for corrective actions identified as a result of the inspections.
Requirements
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
General Experience: Work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position to be filled, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
Education: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of physical science, or a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to develop new skills and advance your career.
Others
Please note that this position is not eligible for Telework, and travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior.
Salary : $44,835 - $58,333
