Engineering Technician (Petroleum)

These positions are located in the Pecos District, in the Carlsbad Field Office, the Hobbs Field Station, and the Roswell Field Office.

These positions are concurrently open to Merit Promotion eligibles under Announcement Number BLM-NM-24-12410262-MP-FRB.

Salary Range for Roswell, NM

GS-9: $59,966- $77,955

GS-10: $66,036- $85,844

GS-11: $72,553- $94,317

Salary Range for Carlsbad, NM and Hobbs, NM

GS-9: $69,298- $90,087

GS-10: $76,313- $99,203

GS-11: $83,844- $108,995The PET performs complex and responsible work involving all aspects of drilling and production inspection and enforcement activities. This work will be geared toward ensuring safe and efficient development of operations for the successful production of minerals in conformity with Federal regulations and requirements.

In addition, as a fully experienced PET, the incumbent must be certified and maintain certification through the BLM Oil and Gas Inspection training program. The incumbent may serve as mentor and technical advisor to lower grade technicians, and is responsible for complex, unique, and sometimes novel assignments.

• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

• Witness well productivity tests, gauging of oil tanks, proving of Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) units, and gas meter calibrations.

• Inspect complex production facilities such as wet gas, condensate, oil, test satellites, water injection, steam injection, and gas lift operations.

• Issue enforcement actions, and assessments, Civil Penalties, and Shut-In orders when continued operations could result in adverse impacts to health and safety, the environment, and/or or royalty income.

• Conduct follow-up inspections to determine compliance with Incidents of Noncompliance (INCs) and/or written orders.

• Use algebraic equations to calculate the volumes of gas and liquids.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

GS-09:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) performing on-site inspections of all phases of oil and gas drilling/work-over operations and associated facilities; (2) conducting production verification inspections to confirm lease production; (3) inspecting undesirable events such as spills or production losses; (4) inspecting plugging and abandonment operations to ensure all minerals and water zones are properly protected; (5) documenting problems to determine corrective action. Note: Your resume must indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you may be found ineligible.

OR

Education: Have two full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master's degree or a master's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Industrial Technology. Note: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

GS-10:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) performing on-site inspections of all phases of oil and gas drilling/work-over operations and associated facilities; (2) inspecting complex production facilities such as wet gas, condensate, oil, test satellites, water injection, steam injection, and gas lift operations; (3) conducting follow up inspections to evaluate effectiveness of remedial actions taken; (4) calculating volumes of cements and displacement of cement plugs to ensure proper placement; (5) issuing assessments, civil penalties, and shut-in orders when continued operations could result in adverse impacts to public health and safety, the environment, or royalty income, coordinating with all officials as appropriate. Note: Your resume must indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you may be found ineligible.

GS-11:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) performing inspections on all aspects of drilling operations to ensure that operator's equipment, safety systems, and operations comply with the approved Application for Permit to Drill (APD), Sundry Notices (SN), lease terms, Notices to Lessees, Onshore Orders, and applicable regulations; (2) reviewing inspections to ensure inspection items include observations for environmental compliance; (3) coordinating with Petroleum Engineers to address technical problems involving collapsed casing, loss of circulation, or inadequate plug length; (4) conducting follow-up inspections to determine compliance with Notice of Incidents of Noncompliance (INCs) and/or written orders; (5) preparing documents for evidence in legal contests. Note: Your resume must indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you may be found ineligible.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week.

Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.