Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Office of the Director, Office of Planning, Analysis and Budget in Washington, DC.
At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Conducts policy and program analysis on major administrative initiatives, programs, and policies.
2. Develops briefing papers and presentation materials based on the incumbent's expertise, research, and knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
3. Assists the departments programs in the development of risk assessments; works with the Department on Strategic Plans.
4. Works with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Corrective Action Plans on Audits; and works with programs to develop evidence-based answers for Departmental assessments.
5. Researches and distributes information on pertinent legislative history, current and prior regulations, and applicable administrative functions, policies, and processes of other related regulatory agencies.
6. Reviews OSMRE's use of funds and anticipates changing needs.
OSMRE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Salary Range Information:
GS-09: ($68,405 - $88,926) per annum.
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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  Agency contact information

  HR Assistant

  Phone

  703-787-1446

  Email

  human.resources4@bsee.gov

  Address

  Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
  1849 C Street NW
  Room 4523
  Washington, DC 20240
  US

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