Summary This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Regions 1 & 2. Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Regions 1 & 2 in either Charleston, West Virginia or Wise, VA. 1. Evaluates subordinate performance, conducts performance reviews with staff, makes recommendations for promotions, awards, or reassignments. Plans and makes work assignments to subordinate employees, determining priority of work accomplishment, providing necessary instructions and advice on work operations, and explains new procedures or changes in work schedules. 2. Responsible for providing and maintaining office programs and services designed to monitor State and Federal programs. Administers a Federal program on lands not subject to a State or Tribal program. 3. Provides overall direction, policy formulation, and general professional and administrative monitoring of the inspection and enforcement programs and the AML inspection activities for the Field Branch. 4. Coordinates, plan and manage Field Branch-AML Team activities with State and Federal agencies concerned with OSM inspection, enforcement, oversight, and field activity. Meets with State and Federal officials, mine operators, mining associations, and public interest groups to promote understanding of OSM programs, policies, practices, and the Federal regulations for implementation of SMCRA. Provides advice and assistance to mine operators on reclamation standards, appeal procedures, and public hearings. 5. Oversees Field Branch-AML Team responsibilities in the preparation and maintenance of AML inventory and ensures the validity of State-proposed AML projects within the area. Ensures that the Field Branch-AML Team conducts the necessary emergency and citizen complaint investigations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1). Reviewing and analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of AML programs,practices, policies and regulations and identifying matters requiring corrective action. 2). Applying Federal and State laws and regulations related to AML reclamation activities. 3).Conducting inspections, reviewing and interpreting AML reclamation projects and preparing comprehensive inspection reports for AML coal mining and/or reclamation activities. Must meet all three. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.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. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OSMRE. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. 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