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/ Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Office of the Director, Renewable Energy and Regulatory Compliance (RERC) in Sterling, VA. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in the implementation of strategic planning and human capital planning initiatives in support of achieving the program objectives. Represents the renewable energy program in working groups and multidisciplinary teams of professionals to provide input on bureau policies and/or processes in relationship to the renewable energy program. Manages and provides oversight of policy/procedures development for renewable energy program. Evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of proposed new or revised policy directives. Participates in extensive gap assessments on cross-organizational business processes and creates recommendations to ensure smart business decisions support continuous improvement of all facets of the bureau's renewable energy program. Reviews and monitors legislative, regulatory, policy, and program documents or developments to identify policy risks and support consistency and alignment with Departmental, bureau and program practices, policies, delegations, and regulation. Participates in the analysis and development of office procedures to support the implementation of internal control findings and external audit recommendations. Reviews proposed procedures with regard to program objectives, technical feasibility, and effective management practices. Assists in the coordination and management in preparing, reviewing, improving, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, internal policy, regulations, and governance documents relating to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) renewable energy program. In coordination with Renewable Energy and Regulatory Compliance (RERC) Program Director manage the delivery of various program support functions including budget management, administrative support, records management, property management, etc. to ensure continuity of operations. 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 Range Information: GS-13: $ 117,962 (Step 1) - $ 153,354 (Step 10) per annum. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EEAA-24-JB-313(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. 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. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the grade 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 at least the GS-12 grade 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 typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Preparing and providing strategic planning and program guidance for an organization. Collaborating with management in order to implement procedures. Managing the delivery of various program support functions such as budget and records management; AND Monitoring legislative, regulatory or policy developments to identify program risks. 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 Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. 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. 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. Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.