Inspector (Well Operations)

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico (GOM) OCS Region (GOMR), District Field Operations, New Orleans District, Well Operations Inspection Unit, Jefferson, LA

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Conducts investigations of all incidents and/or reports of violations to regulations involving major and minor offshore rig, facilities, and operations where issues are generally
unprecedented and require examination of numerous factors and conditions (e.g., explosions, fires, threats to life, safety, or the environment).
2. Resolves and completes inspections involving issues referred by lower-level inspectors, which require a more in-depth analysis or judgment.
3. Maintains a Monthly Operators' Compliance report and conducts inspections of facilities that have a history of serious incidents, persistent environmental or safety violations,
operators involved in a pattern of civil/criminal violations, or unique problems that require new inspection processes/procedures.
4. Enforces and promotes compliance with safety and environmental requirements for production operations with problems or issues that involve unique safety and environmental
issues.
5. Prepares incidents of noncompliance issued, ensuring they are properly prepared, complete, and properly references the National Potential Item of Non-Compliance (PINC) List.
6. Completes BSEE Form 1832 and clearly explains violations and enforcement actions to operators.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3457, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Salary Information:

GS-12 Step 1 $100,495 - Step 10 $130,640 per annum.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

Physical Requirements: Occasional walking, bending, stooping, and climbing tall ladders during inspection of offshore oil and gas facilities. Helicopter, marine vessel, and automobile travel is required. As defined by the BSEE medical standards program, you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination as a condition of employment.

Work Environment: Scheduled and unscheduled offshore overnight stays, as well as weekend duty assignments may be required by this position. Weekend duty assignments are required by the position and are scheduled throughout the year.

Security Clearance Required: You will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation if you are selected and hired for this position.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.