Announcement details
- USAJOBS control number
- 890913000
- Occupational series
- 0802
Summary
You will serve as a Engineering Technician Petroleum with Bureau of Land Management. Information about Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding areas can be found here. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Responsibilities
Some of the major duties you will perform, at the full performance level, include but are not limited to the following: Perform inspections of oil and gas operations and enforces all appropriate laws, rules, and regulations as well as the terms and conditions specified in the various approvals. Perform on-site compliance inspections for all phases of oil and gas operations, specifically: drilling and work-over, production, environmental, and plugging and abandonment. Prepare documentation after compliance inspection(s) are complete and issues Written Orders and Incidents of Non-Compliance (INC) when problems or violations are noted during inspection(s). Complete follow-up inspections to determine if compliance was met by operators and recommends further action as necessary. If required, prepare documents for evidence in legal contests. Utilize applicable government databases to document inspections and completes enforcement actions as applicable within the database. This position requires a considerable amount of math at the high school algebra level to verify volume and height of cement, other drilling fluids, oil, and gas volumes to account for production from Federal oil and gas leases, and other assignments. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Qualifications
*Additional Requirements Continued... 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 period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: Assist with inspections of oil and gas drilling, production, workover, plugging, or abandonment activities. Review production and measurement records for completeness and obvious errors. Perform general housekeeping and safety inspections to ensure compliance with applicable approvals and regulations. Prepare routine reports of inspection findings. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least one year of GRADUATE education directly related to the work of this position (for example, major study in petroleum engineering or a related field). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience as listed above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-8 grade level: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience at least three of the following: Perform a variety of standardized inspections of drilling and production operations. Conduct production verification inspections to confirm proper handling, accurate measurement and correct reporting of lease production. Inspect minor incidents, such as contained spills with limited environmental impact. Inspect and witness plug and abandonment operations. Prepare reports and recommend compliance or enforcement actions when needed, to appropriate personnel for further action as necessary. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least two full years of graduate or a master's degree; education must be directly related to the work of a petroleum engineering technician (for example, petroleum engineering or a related field). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience as listed above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience at least four of the following: Perform on-site inspections of oil and gas drilling operations, production operations, and associated facilities to ensure compliance with applicable approvals and regulations. Verify production volumes, sales, and fuels used on lease and analyzes past production and operator records to resolve anomalies. Inspect undesirable events including documenting causes, volume loss, and recommending remedial actions to be taken. Inspect plug and abandonment operations, calculating cement volumes and displacement to ensure all minerals and water zones are properly protected. Document problems, determine corrective action, and conduct follow-up inspections to determine compliance. Document observations, recommendations, compliance, noncompliance, verbal communications, through preparation of appropriate forms, and input into applicable automated databases. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least full years of graduate or a master's degree; education must be directly related to the work of a petroleum engineering technician (for example, petroleum engineering or a related field). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience as listed above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. 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.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 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/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must possess (or obtain within 30 days of appointment) a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. You must successfully complete the Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) Certification Program and continue service in the Federal Government for 2 years from the date of obtaining certification. PET certification is required at the GS-10 and GS-11 grades and must be maintained. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. 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 to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary or trial period 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. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
Education
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