About the role
Duties
If selected at the full performance GS-07 level, you would be responsible for the initial and final review, processing and public posting of minerals related applications and documents. Verify that Applications for Permit to Drill, oil and gas Sundry Notices, Designation Agents, bonds, etc. are in compliance with applicable regulations. Make contact with the public when applications are received and if additional information is needed. Answer inquires regarding status of applications. Responsible for bonding and bond review for oil and gas operators. Review sundries for plugging and abandonment.
At the GS-06 level: you will be assigned work at a developmental/advanced trainee level. You will peform less difficult tasks with independence but with closer guidance. The supervisor will spot check the work in progress and will review completed assignments for accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled (GS-05 for the GS-06; and GS-06 for the GS-07). Examples:
To qualify at the GS-06 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service; OR Have successfully completed 1 year of Graduate level education directly related to the work of a legal instruments examiner; OR Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. Specialized Experience for the GS-06 level is experience that includes the examination of legal documents to determine whether a requested action complies with certain provisions of law; research, analyze and interpret laws, regulations, etc.; perform legal research; detect errors and inconsistencies in various documents; and other directly related experience. The work requires the application of particular regulatory and procedural knowledge that is based on these laws.
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in Federal service; OR Have successfully completed at least 1 year of Graduate level education directly related to the work of a legal instruments examiner; OR Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. Specialized experience for the GS-07 level is experience that includes the examination of legal documents to determine whether a requested action complies with certain provisions of laws; read and interpret Master Title Plats, Historical Indices and Miscellaneous Documents Index; reading, writing and comprehending complex legal land descriptions; experience verifying permits or contracts for mineral material sales; preparing bonding or supplemental bonding requirements; and other directly related experience. The work requires the application of particular regulatory and procedural knowledge that is based on these laws.
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 volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
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