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$58,827 – $93,549
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A federal petroleum technician role with the Bureau of Land Management conducting field inspections of oil and gas operations to verify compliance with regulations and lease terms. This position suits someone with technical expertise in petroleum operations and a background in inspecting drilling, production, or environmental compliance in the energy sector.
Our summary, not Bureau of Land Management’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year specialized experience in oil and gas inspections (GS-7) or equivalent graduate education in petroleum engineering or related field
- Ability to perform math at high school algebra level
- Experience in at least two of: assisting with oil and gas drilling inspections, reviewing production records, performing safety inspections, or preparing inspection reports (GS-7)
Nice to have
- Experience in three or more specialized inspection activities (GS-8)
- Experience in four or more specialized inspection activities including verification, incident documentation, and follow-up inspections (GS-9)
- Graduate degree or master's degree in petroleum engineering or related field
- Experience conducting production verification inspections
- Experience with plug and abandonment operations