Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We have vacancies in the following locations: 1 vacancy - Kemmerer, Wyoming 1 vacancy - Rawlins, Wyoming We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities The PAT performs a wide variety of functions for oil and gas program management to ensure compliance with laws, regulation and policy. Perform specialized auditing methods and procedures, audit production accountability reviews, and propose new processes and procedures and/or review the impact of new guidance. Select and audit oil and gas lease cases to ensure production meets requirements set forth in Federal law pertaining to the administration and protection of Federal oil and gas resources. Conduct Records Analysis (RA) reviews of Federal oil and gas leases, agreements, and units for high priority cases and conduct Records Verification (RV) on all other assigned cases. Interview and respond to inquiries from field inspectors, inter-agency staff, oil and gas operators, and purchases as needed to acquire information and clarify questions that cannot be ascertained through paper reviews alone. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. FOR GS-05: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: General experience or education that equips the applicant with the knowledge to review non-complex documentation for compliance with regulation and policy. The skill to communicate information to others. Demonstrated ability to utilize computer applications. Ability to perform a range of general technical and clerical tasks. General level skill in written and oral communication used to gather and report information. Skill with general algebra. -OR- Education: 4 years above high school. -OR- Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify. FOR GS-06: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience or education that equips the applicant with the knowledge to review routine documentation for compliance with regulation and policy. The skill to communicate information to others. Demonstrated skill utilizing computer applications. Demonstrated skill to perform a range of general technical and clerical tasks. Working level skill in written and oral communication used to gather and report information. Working level skill with general algebra that enables completion of auditing routine records. FOR GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Expanded experience or education that equips the applicant with the knowledge to review unique documentation for compliance with regulation and policy. To communicate information to others. To utilize computer applications. Perform a range of difficult technical and clerical tasks. Advanced level skill in written and oral communication used to gather and report information. Working level skill with general algebra that enables completion of auditing unique records as well as identification of anomalies and discrepancies. 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. Physical Demands: The work involves light physical activity associated with office work. It may involve some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items. The incumbent is subject to high levels of concentration, as well as pressures associated with meeting deadlines and adjusting to sudden unexpected shifts in priority and workload. Work Environment: The work environment is primarily in a business office setting. Occasional site visits to field locations require the use of personal protection equipment and sound safety practices when exposed to moving machinery, explosive mixtures of gases or liquids, and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. Site visits may also require climbing stairs or ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to inclement weather. Education If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.