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

Bureau of Land Management; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office seeks a qualified archeologist to lead the Fluid Minerals Program as Branch Chief, overseeing lease sales for oil, gas, and geothermal, and managing pre- and post-sale activities. You will provide expert guidance, implement program policies, and prepare NEPA documents in accordance with federal requirements.

Candidates must have an archaeology degree and meet Time-in-Grade requirements.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Archaeologist GS-0193 as the position title and grade.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the Branch Chief for the Fluid Minerals Program within the BLM, Utah State Office (UTSO).
• Conducts oil and gas and geothermal lease sales and manages pre- and post-sale lease and agreements maintenance.
• Serves as authoritative consultant in fluid minerals matters and provides technical information to peers and customers.
• Establishes methods, operating instructions, and procedures within bureau policies and regulations.
• Develops and administers planning, budget, and implementation activities for Utah fluid minerals programs.
• Makes decisions and recommendations affecting the organization and projects.
• Prepares National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.
• Researches and interprets legal records to determine course of action.

Education

Archaeology degree or higher

Job description

Duties

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

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.


• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.


• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.


• Direct Deposit participation required.


• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.


• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.


• May be required to attend Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training and receive COR Certification (as soon as classes are made available). COR requirement and level are at the discretion of the supervisor and based on the needs of the organization.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

Basic Educational Requirements:

In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:

Archeologist GS-0193

• Possess a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to bachelor's or higher degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas:


• History of archeology;


• Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa;


• Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development;


• Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques; and


• Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques