SECRETARY (OA)

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: Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of America Region (GOAR), Regional Supervisor Production & Development and Regional Supervisor District Field Operations, Jefferson, LA. At the full performance level (GS-7) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Prepares explanations to support budget requests. Recommends approval or disapproval of expenditure requests based on availability of funds. 2. Examines, validates, and certifies for payment all invoices and supporting documents form contractors/vendors, and credit card purchases. Contacts vendors/contractors to correct any discrepancies and resolve problems. 3. Responsible for the preparation and submission of various accounting, fiscal, and budget reports. Information to prepare the reports and support financial documents is compiled from a variety of sources. 4. Prepares all travel authorizations and travel vouchers for all office personnel traveling on official temporary duty. Ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies which govern travel. 5. Makes travel arrangements for the staff and prepares detailed itineraries for travelers. 6. Oversees the training activity of the section, including coordinating attendance of all regional or in-house training. 7. Prepares training requests and maintains tracking system relative to training for use in planning training and for budget preparation The BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework during emergencies only. 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-07: Step 1: $50,460 - Step 10: $65,599 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 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 Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 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 in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Preparing correspondence and/or documents for review; 2. Processing travel documents and ensuring they are in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies governing travel; 3. Making purchases for an office; 4. Managing an office budget; 5. Organizing and compiling documents for distribution; 6. Drafting, reviewing, and editing written correspondence to ensure effective content, grammar, and punctuation, and; 7. Managing correspondence and action documents for leadership review and/or signature consistent with agency policy; Must meet all 5 out of 7. 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: 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 Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. 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. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.