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Job SummaryThis position, Engineering Technician Petroleum, is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Information about Anchorage and the surrounding areas can be found here. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
QualificationsAdditional Conditions of Employment continued Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: 50 miles from the official duty station Anchorage, AK Field Office, located at 222 W 7th Avenue #13 Anchorage, AK 99513. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/22/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 6 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is demonstrated experience as indicated by two of the following four duties: Utilize monitoring systems for drilling fluids Operate and maintain drilling and production equipment Safety compliance (i.e. follow procedures, check surface casing, and check cementing operations) Work closely with engineers and other technical teams to optimize production methods -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of this position (i.e. major study in petroleum engineering or a related field). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-8 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 7 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is demonstrated experience as indicated by three of the following four duties: Utilize monitoring systems for drilling fluids Operate and maintain drilling and production equipment Safety compliance (i.e. follow procedures, check surface casing, and check cementing operations) Work closely with engineers and other technical teams to optimize production methods -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of this position (i.e. major study in petroleum engineering or a related field). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 8 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is demonstrated experience as indicated by four of the following five duties: Utilize monitoring systems for drilling fluids Operate and maintain drilling and production equipment Safety compliance (i.e. follow procedures, check surface casing, and check cementing operations) Work closely with engineers and other technical teams to optimize production methods Drafting correspondence such as reports, inspections, violations, etc. for gas and oil operations -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least two full years of graduate education directly related to the work of this position (i.e. major study in petroleum engineering or a related field). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesDuties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. The duties below are at the full performance level. Inspect all aspects of drilling operations to ensure that operator's equipment, safety systems, and operations are in compliance with the approved regulations. Inspect commingled production sites and venting/flaring operations to verify handling of production per approvals. Inspect undesirable events such as spills or production losses, to document and determine cause, remedial action to be taken, and volume loss. Document problems and determines corrective action. This position requires a considerable amount of math at the high school algebra level to verify volume and height of cement, other drilling fluids, oil, and gas volumes to account for production from Federal oil and gas leases, and other assignments.RequirementsBe sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections. U.S. Citizenship is required. Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship during onboarding. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout employment. An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card. An applicant must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in order to perform site inspections. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. A financial disclosure report, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450, will be required within 30 days of appointment. PET POSITIONS ONLY-0802: You must successfully complete the BLM Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) Certification Program and continue service in the Federal Government for 2 years from the date of obtaining PET certification. PET certification is required at the GS-10 and GS-11 grades and must be maintained. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*