Duties

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This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Safety Enforcement Division, Located in Washington, District of Columbia.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Lead the development, drafting, and coordination of national enforcement and compliance policies, including directives, guidance documents, and regulatory materials supporting BSEE's civil penalties and enforcement programs.

2. Conduct comprehensive program and policy analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of civil penalty and enforcement initiatives, identify emerging issues, assess operational impacts, and recommend improvements to senior leadership.

3. Collect, analyze, and interpret performance and compliance data to support regulatory development, program evaluations, and management decision-making; prepare findings, recommendations, and data visualizations for leadership review

4. Serve on multidisciplinary teams and workgroups, contributing subject-matter expertise in enforcement policy, regulatory interpretation, and program operations to develop solutions to complex compliance challenges.

5. Provide oversight and coordination of stakeholder engagement activities, including participation in meetings, workgroups, and technical committees to communicate program policies and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

6. Prepare policy correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and decision documents that assess the implications of proposed regulations, legislation, and program initiatives on BSEE's enforcement programs.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position is suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Salary Information:

Washington, DC Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

GS-13: $121,785.00 to $158,322.00

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. 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 for the series to which you are applying.

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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) Actively participated in collaborative policy development related to program enforcement, regulatory compliance assurance, appeals processes and/or settlements;

2) Experience in responding to stakeholder requests regarding enforcement options, processes and/or policies and guidance; and

3) Contributing to a system-wide programmatic analysis for an organization.

Must meet all.

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

There is no educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

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.

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) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may 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.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest..

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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.