Legal Instruments Examiner

Summary This position is located in Carlsbad, NM at the Carlsbad Field Office (CFO). Information about Carlsbad and the surrounding area can be found here: City of Carlsbad and information about CFO can be found here: Carlsbad Field Office BLM We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Review, process, and adjudicate oil and gas applications, including APDs, Sundry Notices, bonding actions, and Plugging and Abandonment documents. Conduct research and apply laws, regulations, and policies to evaluate complex factual information and make determinations. Perform bonding and bond review responsibilities, ensuring adequate coverage, recommending adjustments, and updating bond records. Use agency data systems to collect, enter, and maintain program information (e.g., AFMSS, LR2000 or similar databases). Prepare written determinations, correspondence, and case documentation, and mainta...