Inspector (Offshore Production Operations & Safety)
Duties
These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR), District Field Operations (DFO), Houma District/Production Operations Section, Production Operations Inspection Unit B, duty stationed in Houma, LA.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1.Perform production inspections of oil and gas facilities to ensure safety of operations and personnel.
2.Identify deficiencies or violations of environmental and safety laws and regulations.
3.Write reports of operations findings and Letters of Deficiency.
4.Serve as a senior inspector in the inspection of the full range of facilities, complexes, and operations typically found offshore.
5.Order the shut-in of production major or minor facilities, operations, or part of operations that pose an immediate threat to personnel, property, or the environment.
6. Serve as lead in training lower-level inspectors, makes recommendations regarding inspector training.
7. Provide input regarding the consistency of the District inspection/enforcement program.
Telework:
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.
Travel:
Occasional, you may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month.
Physical Requirements/Medical Requirements:
Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-employment physical as per the BSEE Medical Standards.
Work Environment:
The work environment contains elements of exposure to potentially dangerous situations involving field visits to oil, gas, Sulphur, and other mineral facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. The employee may work at great heights on large pieces of equipment and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions. The employee wears hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment and takes other various safety. precautions. Travel to and from the designated airport or land-based locations is by government motor vehicle. Offshore travel is by contracted helicopter, and/or Lessee furnished boat.
Salary Range Information:
GS-07: $56,654 - $73,652
GS-09: $69,298 - $90,087
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EENN-24-FS-255(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.