Interdisciplinary Supv Archeologist, Nat. Resource Spec., Petroleum Engineer, Physical Scientist

Bureau of Land Management; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 107,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake City, UT, seeks an Interdisciplinary Supervisory Archeologist, Nat. Resource Specialist, Petroleum Engineer, and Physical Scientist.

This position is located in the Fluids Minerals Branch of the Utah State Office and reports under the Division of Lands and Minerals. Responsibilities include leading the Fluid Minerals Program, conducting lease sales, advising peers and partners on fluid minerals matters, and developing planning, budget, and implementation

Qualifications

• Leadership in managing branch operations and programs.
• Strong regulatory knowledge in federal lands and minerals.
• Experience providing policy guidance and technical advisement.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the Branch Chief for the Fluid Minerals Program within BLM Utah State Office.
• Conducts oil and gas and geothermal lease sales and manages pre- and post-sale lease activities.
• Establishes methods, operating instructions, and procedures; develops planning, budgeting, and implementation for fluid minerals in Utah.
• Prepares National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; researches and interprets records to guide actions.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Policy guidance

NEPA documents

Technical advisory

Job description

Interdisciplinary Supv Archeologist, Nat. Resource Spec., Petroleum Engineer, Physical Scientist

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Land Management

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106823 – $138868/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.