Fuel Compliance Officer - 12 Month Register

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: The physical duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking, standing, bending and stooping for two-hour periods during inspections. You must be able to regularly lift 10 -15 pounds and on occasion lift up to approximately 30 pounds while climbing stairs and/or ladders. Work involves exposure to outdoor weather, dirt, grime, grease, dust, high noise levels, toxic fuel additives, spilled or leaking materials/fumes. You must be able to distinguish basic colors and have peripheral vision sufficient to conduct inspections, be aware of surroundings, prevent and avoid potentially dangerous situations. You must have manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints. Arms, hands, and feet must function sufficiently to perform the duties satisfactorily. Prior to appointment you will be required to pass a physical examination verifying your ability to exhibit these physical duties.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with investigative techniques to conduct interviews, recognizing and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in fuel sampling procedures. Experience of basic business practices and methods, such as record keeping, to review business operations.

OR One year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in any field of study.

OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last two years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in conducting interviews, recognizing and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in conducting investigations, analyzing basic business operations, verifying compliance with specific laws or activities in the petroleum industry. Experience in securing fuel samples Experience researching technical issues, handling a varied a workload and completing closing actions. ORA master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences. Political Science, Law Enforcement, or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences. Political Science, Law Enforcement, or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR LL.B. or JD if related.

OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in conducting interviews, recognizing, and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in conducting investigations, securing, or testing fuel samples and participation in legal or administrative proceedings. Experience analyzing complex business operations, verifying compliance with fuel tax laws or activities in the petroleum industry. Experience researching complex technical issues, handling an extensive workload, and completing closing actions. ORA Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Political Science, Law Enforcement, or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Political Science, Law Enforcement or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR LL.M., if related.

OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
• Relocation expenses - No
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 6 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.
• If this position is designated as hard to fill and you were referred by an IRS employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referring you under The Employee Referral Bonus Program (ERBP), recruiting strategy.

If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.

This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s): 02/27/2024. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12-month period if needed, not later than 5 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants in the highest category who apply by the initial cut-off date will be considered first. If additional vacancies exist, applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest category will be considered next. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 02/26/2025.