You will serve as a Interdisciplinary Supv Archeologist, Nat. Resource Spec., Petroleum Engineer, Physical Scientist with the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, Division of Lands and Minerals, Fluids Minerals Branch in Salt Lake City, UT.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Functions as the Branch Chief for the Fluid Minerals Program within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office (UTSO), Division of Lands and Minerals. Conducts oil and gas and geothermal lease sales and manages all aspects of pre- and post-sale lease and agreements maintenance.
Serves as the authoritative consultant and advisor in fluid minerals matters and provides advice, assistance, and/or technical information to peers, partners, and customers. Establishes proper methods, operating instructions, and procedures for the state within the broad framework of bureau and department policies and regulations and legal directives. Develops and administers the planning, budget, and implementation activities for the fluid minerals programs in Utah.
Makes decisions and recommendations which directly affect the organization and projects managed. Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Research and interpret legal records to determine course of action.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $106823 – $138868/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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