Petroleum Engineer

Summary

The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/

Duties

• This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of America Region (GOAR), Office Production & Development, Well Analysis Section, Jefferson, LA.
• At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• 1. Analyzes and resolves unusual and more complex petroleum engineering problems associated with reservoir analysis methods, recovery methods, and economics of petroleum production and gas processing. Leads investigations or assists as a
• SME, the review and analysis of oil and gas wells, casing programs, and well integrity for the conservation of resources and safety in the drilling of wells. 2.
• Analyzes the results of well logging, geological and geophysical work, and related laboratory data to ensure maximum reliability in the determination of a well bore's future production capability.
• Analyzes and evaluates related requests from other offices, agencies, or industry. 3.
• Conducts reservoir analyses to determine additional recoverable oil and gas reserve estimates in support of operator requests to extend the life of idle wells via sidetracking and/or well deepening.
• Reviews requests from operators that certain wells be exempt from "Idle
• Iron" requirements as outlined in regulations and
• Reviews current operator production management methods and its impact on ultimate recovery. 4.
• Conducts reservoir simulation by reviewing the validity of operator submitted data and analyses; preparing an independent analysis of geological and engineering attributes that are expected to be encountered in the proposed well bore using selected analogs; and generating
• Nodal analysis curves for determining the deliverability of oil and gas wells under different produced fluid and reservoir compositions and well casing arrangements.
• Prepares findings and recommendations, to approve or deny the operator request. 5.
• Provides technical assistance to less experienced engineers.
• Collaborates with scientists and other technical and management personnel to solve unique problems associated with the characteristics of specific reservoirs.
• Prepares draft correspondence to approve or disapprove operator requests
• BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Salary Information
• GS-12; step 1 $103,225 to
• Step 10: $134,195 per annum. First time hires to the
• Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S.
• 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.

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

Required Documents

• Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
• Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
• Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
• It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed.
• The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume/build.
• Your application package must include:
• Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3)
• SF-50's showing (1) your highest
• FPL, and (2) most current
• SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station. Please note that all
• SF-50's submitted must show that you are a status candidate or eligible under this announcement. Please refer to the eligibility in the online questionnaire for more information; (3)
• College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4)
• Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable); (5) Form
• DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard
• Form 15, if eligible under VEOA or VRA; (6)
• Proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority; (7)
• Current or former
• Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal. NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility under VEOA or
• VRA, must submit a copy of your
• DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
• Duty," (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable); OR acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans
• Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed
• Forces, certifying that the veterans total combined serviced-connected disability rating is 10% or more). NOTE: Applicants claiming eligibility based on 30% or more service connected disability, you are required to submit documentation that is indicated on the
• SF-15 as acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans
• Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed
• Forces, certifying that the veterans total combined serviced-connected disability rating is 30% or more. You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education
• Accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: https://www.bsee.gov/careers/usajobs-assistance OR https://www.boem.gov/about-boem/boem-employment.
• If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration.
• The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station.
• To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.