Job Listing: Industrial Specialist (Petroleum)

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 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC The Office of Fossil Energy is responsible for several high-priority
Presidential initiatives including implementation of the
Administration's $2 billion, 10-year initiative to develop a new
generation of environmentally sound clean coal technologies, the $1
billion FutureGen project to develop a pollution-free plant to co-
produce electricity and hydrogen, and the nation's Strategic
Petroleum Reserve and Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, both key
emergency response tools available to the President to protect
Americans from energy supply disruptions.
This position is located in the Office of Fossil Energy, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Petroleum Reserves, Office of Operations and
Readiness. The incumbent serves as an expert specialist and advisor
on petroleum biogeochemistry and refining, long-term petroleum
storage, and petroleum quality surveillance, assessment, and
measurement, and plans, implements and manages diverse research
programs in support of these activities.

Major Duties

The incumbent of this position develops long-term petroleum quality
surveillance and assessment program strategy; manages laboratory
services that support the program; initiates enhancements and
revises program strategy. Maintains awareness of petroleum
laboratory practices, evaluates applicability to Strategic Petroleum
Reserves (SPR) quality surveillance and assessments, and
incorporates as appropriate. The incumbent maintains liaison with
other government and industry personnel involved with petroleum
measurement and loss control and makes recommendations on technology
for measurement of petroleum in surface and underground storage.
The incumbent is knowledgeable in current petroleum refining
operations and process technology to ensure that SPR crude oil
commingling practices will not result in mixtures that will require
special handling or adversely affect quality, accountability, or
recoverability of oil in long-term storage. Studies the effects of
prolonged storage of petroleum in different geologic media including
deleterious changes in quality. During drawdown and distribution or
relocation of SPR stocks, identifies potential adverse impact on
reserves or facilities. Represents the SPR organization on working
groups and committees in the areas of petroleum chemistry,
measurement, and accountability and at National and international
meetings. Provides expert advice to the DAS and Office Director on
petroleum chemistry, refining, and measurement.

How to Apply

Once you have submitted your on-line application, you will see a
screen telling you that your application has been successfully
transmitted. If you do not see these words, you have not
successfully completed your application. If you would like a
receipt, you may print this transmittal screen. At this time, you
may also request a copy of the announcement questions and your
responses be sent to your email account.
REMINDER: Please use Fax Cover Sheet included in this announcement
to fax all supplemental documents on or before the closing
date. Please include the applicable vacancy announcement number and
the Human Resource Specialist point of contact on your fax cover
sheet.
Please note that the Department of Energy is NOT accepting online
attachment documents such as the DD-214 or SF-50's at this time.
You must fax or mail any supplemental documentation requested in
the 'Required Documents' section to the HR Point of Contact.
Failure to submit the required documentation within the specified
time frame may result in loss of consideration.
In addition to your resume and questionnaire, the following
documents are required for this position:
1. VETERANS CLAIMING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
a. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are
claiming eligibility to apply under the VEOA with 5-point or 10-
point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or
other proof of eligibility.
b. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference or a 30%
Disabled Veterans' appointment, DD-214 and SF-15 along with the
proof required by that form.
Please see the Vet Guide at the following link VET GUIDE if you have
any questions about veterans' preference.
2. CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES - INCLUDING
CURRENT DOE EMPLOYEES: A recent Standard Form 50 is required to
support your eligibility to apply under this announcement. Please
ensure that the SF-50 you submit includes your highest grade, your
current step (do not send an award SF-50) and your tenure.
3. APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR POSITIONS WHICH HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENT LISTED UNDER QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS: A readable
copy of your transcript which shows your educational background that
supports the educational requirements.
4. CTAP/ICTAP CANDIDATES: You must submit a copy of your
Certificate of Expected Separation or similar document, or your
specific Reduction-In-Force notice, as well as a copy of your last
(non-award) SF-50.
5. PERSONS CLAIMING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION UNDER A
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: You must submit any documentation
that has been provided to you as proof of your eligibility under a
Special Appointing Authority.
For questions about which documentation is required for a specific
authority, please contact the human resources office at the number
listed on this announcement.
For more information about which documents you should submit for
Merit Promotion, Veteran's Preference, or Special Appointing
Authorities, visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" section
under "Benefits and Other Information".
Applicants with a disability, who need reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application and hiring process, are asked to contact
the HR Specialist. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation
will be on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
FAX COVER SHEET
Please not that the Department of Energy is not accepting online
attachment documents such as the DD-214 or SF-50's at this time.
You must fax all supplemental documentation requested to the HR
Point of Contact. Failure to submit the required documentation
within the specified time frame will result in loss of
consideration.
PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE TO USE AS YOUR FAX COVER SHEET WHEN YOU SUBMIT
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS. THIS VACANCY IS
ANNOUNCED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S AUTOMATED HIRING
SYSTEM. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
NO LATER THAN 11:00 PM OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN
ORDER TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
You may fax your supplemental documents to the HR Specialist at
(202) 586-8101 no later than the closing date of the announcement
for which you are applying.
Your Name ____________________________ Today's Date _______________
Vacancy Announcement Number: 08HQPN-FE-43746
Position Title, Series and Grade: Industrial Specialist
(Petroleum), GS-1150-14
Human Resources Specialist: Gwendolyn Brown
Please check below the documents you are enclosing and make sure
your name is on each page.
__ DD-214
__ SF-15 and Proof required on the form
__ SF-50 showing your grade and step, tenure and position occupied
__ Transcript (original not required; a copy is acceptable)
__ Other (please list)
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


Contact Information:
Gwen Brown

Phone: 202-586-6715

Fax: 202-586-8101

Email: gwen.brown@hq.doe.gov


Or write:
Headquarters
Headquarters Human Resources Operations Division
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20874

Fax: 202-586-8101


What To Expect Next:
You do not need to call the HR Office; you may check your
application status anytime after the announcement closes. Go to the
DOE Jobs Online web site, enter your ID and password, and
click "View my Application Status" to see the latest information
concerning your status. We will update your status when changes are
made.
If you have other questions or need other assistance, you may
contact the Human Resources Specialist listed as the contact person
in the Vacancy Announcement.
When the announcement closes, your application will be automatically
evaluated and rated by the system. A quality review of your on-line
application and supporting documents will be conducted by the HR
Office before your rating becomes final; this quality review will be
based on the extent and quality of your experience, education and
training as it relates to the duties of this position. Qualified
candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100 depending on
their possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required
for the vacancy. In most instances, only the three highest scoring
candidates will be referred for further consideration. Your on-line
responses must be supported by the information you provide in your
on-line resume. Note: if we determine that you have rated yourself
higher than what is supportable in your resume, or if your resume is
incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your
score may be lowered.