Summary The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/ Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of the Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs duty stationed in Washington DC. At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Develops, implements, and analyzes information collection requests for BOEM that conform to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). 2. Assists in analyzing current and prospective rulemakings regarding the PRA to ensure that the regulatory requirements and impacts on stakeholders are clearly understood. 3. Prioritizes and manages workflow of requests and tasks for PRA clearance of BOEM information collections. Drafts or assists in drafting requisite notices for new collections and renewals that are published in the Federal Register. 4. Supports implementation of BOEM procedures which ensure compliance with the PRA and provides ongoing and ad-hoc recommendations to leadership and professional staff. Plans and organizes a variety of records and information related to PRA. 5. Provides effective and timely information and updates. Identifies issues, proposes solutions, ensures consistency, and promotes cooperative working relationships. 6. Contributes to the planning and preparation of the BOEM regulatory agenda. 7. Supports the publication of BOEM materials in the Federal Register in accordance with the Document Drafting Handbook. 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 Range Information GS-09: $68,405 - $88,926 per annum. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. Requirements Conditions 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/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience and/or Education requirements for the series to which you are applying. 1. Specialized Experience Requirement: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 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 in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Experience supporting efforts to resolve issues through communication and collaboration with other programs or organizations. 2. Experience supporting development of written products used to make decisions, including, but not limited to, guidance documents, regulatory actions, information collection requests, and/or legal documents. 3. Experience interpreting and/or researching Local, State, or Federal statutes and regulations. Must meet 2 out of the 3 statements. OR 2. Substitution of Education for Experience: Education can be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-09 level as outlined below. A. Degree: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.B. or J.D., if related. (Must submit Transcripts) OR B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Must submit Transcripts) 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. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the 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: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Additional Information Writing Sample (Interview): Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to participate in a writing exercise or submit a writing sample as part of the interview process. 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. At the GS-12 full performance level 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. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.