Production Accountability Technician
What you'd do
Explore a new career with the Bureau Land Management - where our people are our most precious resource. You will serve as a Production Accountability TechnicianThe responsibilities of this position involve selecting and auditing the most difficult oil and gas lease cases to ensure production accountability. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perform specialized auditing methods and procedures, audit production accountability reviews, and propose new processes and procedures and/or review the impact of new guidance. Educate operators on compliance and reporting requirements per comprehensive rules, regulations, techniques, and procedures concerning oil and gas production. Utilize the proper oil and gas field operation terminology in order to effectively communicate with the public, operators, and other state and Federal agencies. Interview and respond to inquiries from field inspectors, inter-agency staff, oil and gas operators, and purchases as needed to acquire information and clarify questions that cannot be ascertained through paper reviews alone. Initiate enforcement actions regarding administrative violations for improper reporting of royalties and production in a timely manner. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
What you need to qualify
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/31/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) performing a range of technical and clerical tasks that contribute to the completion of Records Verification (RV) Reviews on all assigned cases; (2) responding to routine procedural questions from field inspectors, inter-agency staff, oil and gas operators; (3) writing reports using data obtained during records verification to document findings. You must include hours per week worked OR Education: Education: 4 years above high school. Transcripts must be provided OR Combination of education and experience: Total qualifying education and experience as listed above when combined must total to 100 percent to qualify. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) conducting Records Verification (RV) reviews on assigned cases; (2) coordinating inspections to audit production records, begin surveillance, or complete on-site inspections; (3) writing reports using data analyzed during production audit inspections to document the findings, results, and corrective actions. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) assisting with Records Analysis (RA) reviews of oil and gas leases; (2) identifying anomalies and discrepancies in reported production data; (3) interviewing field inspectors, inter-agency staff, and oil and gas operators; (4) preparing delegated enforcement actions that include issuing written order letters, incidences of non-compliance and shut-in orders. To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) providing guidance and advice regarding the selection of high-risk cases to review; (2) auditing oil and gas lease cases to ensure production accountability; (3) conducting Records Verification for a wide variety of cases; (4) serving as liaison between the minerals staff, law enforcement staff, inter-agency auditors, investigators, and industry representatives. 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.
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