Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in within the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, in the division of Lands and Minerals, Carlsbad, NEW MEXICO. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Reviews and analyzes drilling proposals to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and BLM policy. Prepares final determinations and recommendations for approval/denial of the applications and prepares related correspondence for management's signature. Serve as a highly skilled specialist providing advanced petroleum engineering expertise in oil and gas field operations on federal oil and gas leases when complex and unconventional practices are regularly encountered. Provide technical expertise and ...