Summary
You will serve as a Artificial Reef Coordinator (Biologist / Marine Ecologist) with Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have unified to become the Marine Minerals Administration which oversees the responsible development of the nation's offshore energy and marine mineral resources.
Duties
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as the principal advisor on matters related to artificial reefs, such as Federal and State programs, structure placement, marine conditions, related studies, and national and local issues under the National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 (NFEA) and other relevant legislation - particularly the National Artificial Reef Plan (NARP) and State artificial reef programs. 2. Oversees office compliance monitoring and verification of operational reports and industry Post Activity Submittals (PAS), which include the requisite documentation submitted after Outer Continental Shelf operations are completed-either in part or in whole - to verify and record compliance with environmental standards. 3. Identifies specific environmental problems related to artificial reefs and the Rigs-to-Reefs Program that may be addressed through research or study efforts; analyzes the nature of these problems; develops study and/or research protocols to resolve them or to provide an information base for better understanding; and recommends the studies or research for funding approval through the proper processes. 4. Briefs and defends BSEE technical programs, policies, and conclusions to Federal, State, and Local governments, industry leaders, and private groups or individuals as the technical authority on artificial reefs. 5. Serves as the Riggs-to-Reef Program Coordinator, leading BSEE's coordination efforts with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), industry contacts, and the individual State agencies responsible for managing their respective programs. Also serves as BSEE's representative on the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) Artificial Reefs Subcommittee and as lead of BSEE's Artificial Reef Committee.
Requirements
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (as applicable) to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. This 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (as applicable) is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period (as applicable) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessment(s) required for this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of a structured resume review. This assessment measures the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies appropriate groups of stakeholders and corresponding representatives, build rapport, facilitate the receipt of information related to the perceived or potential impacts, analyze input to determine commensurate course of action for the relevant parties, document the process, and present information and recommendations against the applicable standards at the level suitable for the intended audience. Technical Competence: Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience. Communication: Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral/written presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas. All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be lowered. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level.