Did you know that there are 3 operational offshore wind projects in federal waters? The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind research project has 2 turbines off Virginia. The Ørsted & Eversource Energy South Fork Wind and Avangrid Renewables Vineyard Wind projects recently began supplying power to the grid.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Government Administration
Washington, DC 28,145 followers
We manage our offshore energy, mineral, and geological resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.
About us
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, a bureau in the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the Federal agency that manages our nation's offshore energy, mineral, and geological resources. The program is national in scope and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Regional offices are located in New Orleans, Louisiana.; Camarillo, California, northwest of Los Angeles; and Anchorage, Alaska. A broad range of scientific, engineering and program management positions are required to keep BOEM at the forefront of offshore resource management and powering our nation. They include: • Archaeologists • Biologists • Budget Analysts • Civil Engineers • Communicators • Economists • Ecologists and Environmental Scientists • Geographers • Geologists • Geophysicists • Information Technology Specialists • Mechanical Engineers • Oceanographers • Petroleum Engineers • Physical Scientists • Policy Analysts • Program Managers For general employment information: http://www.boem.gov/employment/ For events, including recruitment fairs: http://www.boem.gov/BOEM-Recruitment-and-Outreach/ See the latest BOEM vacancies: http://www.boem.gov/vacancies/
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https://www.boem.gov
External link for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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- Government Administration
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- Science, Offshore , Outer Continental Shelf, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Ocean
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1849 C St NW
Washington, DC 20006, US
Employees at Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨ ISO: GS-0301-12/13 Regulatory Specialist BOEM, Office of Regulations U.S. Department of the Interior Duty Location: Sterling, VA or Washington, DC Closing Date: Friday, July 26, 2024 Visit the job posting https://ow.ly/bvam50SArjA Job Duties: 1. Serves as a co-leader/leader in the planning, analysis, development, and promulgation of BOEM regulations, information collection, external guidance and directives, and related policies, both independently and in consultation with BOEM Programs, Offices, Regions, Office of the Solicitor, and senior leadership. 2. Works to develop the BOEM regulatory policy framework and lends support to the governance of all Outer Continental Shelf management activities to include oil and gas, marine minerals, and renewable energy planning, exploration, development, and operations and related activities. 3. Provides effective and timely information and updates. Identifies issues, proposes solutions, ensures consistency, and promotes cooperative working relationships. 4. Contributes to the planning and preparation of the BOEM regulatory agenda. 5. Defines, interprets, and analyzes regulatory, legal, economic, and technical issues to document and to determine the extent of a regulatory gap or problem. 6. Supports the publication of BOEM materials in the Federal Register in accordance with the Document Drafting Handbook; and supports Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) administration tasks working with colleagues across BOEM. 7. Identifies, analyzes, and secures new and existing information collections and renewals in conformance with Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance, and BOEM and DOI processes. Apply here: https://ow.ly/bvam50SArjA
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🤝Join us at the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) hosted public information session on the Gulf of Maine Proposed Sale Notice (PSN). For details on the meeting and the PSN, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEshZhhn
The draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Gulf of Maine is now available. This draft EA evaluates the potential impacts associated with issuing leases, site characterization, and site assessment activities within the proposed offshore wind lease area(s). To inform our environmental review and better understand the potential impact of leasing in the area, we are seeking public input. We will hold a 30-day public comment period and 2 virtual meetings. Visit https://ow.ly/Q3so50SmlWn for details on the draft EA and public engagement opportunities.
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Small, but mighty. 💪 These little fish are key players in the marine food web. 🐟🕸️ But there is more to their story... ⏳Their burrowing behaviors play an important role in sediment mixing, which is key to creating and maintaining sandy marine habitats. To understand the potential impacts of sand harvesting, we partnered with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to develop sustainable practices that safeguard these vital fish. 🛡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/pi1950SyXcp
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ICYMI 🚨 the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for the Central Atlantic Offshore Wind Lease Sale is now available in the Federal Register. 🗓️ The lease sale will be held on August 14, 2024. 🗺️ Details: https://ow.ly/KGsn50SyTIO 🌊 This sale will include one lease area offshore Delaware and Maryland and one lease area offshore Virginia. These lease areas, totaling approximately 277,948 acres, have the potential to unlock up to 6.3 GW of offshore wind energy, power up to 2.2 million homes, while supporting of new good-paying union jobs.
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✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨ ISO: GS-1301-14 Physical Scientist BOEM, Office of Environmental Programs U.S. Department of the Interior Duty Location: Sterling, VA; Jefferson, LA; Camarillo, CA; or Anchorage, AK Closing Date: Monday, July 29, 2024 Visit the job posting https://ow.ly/aiSH50SxpCE Job Duties: 1. Advises BOEM OEP leadership, management, and colleagues on research, policy, guidance, and regulations regarding atmospheric science, air quality, and climate science. 2. Oversees and coordinates the planning, budgeting, and execution of scientific investigations (i.e., research, studies, and projects) related to atmospheric science, air quality, and climate science. 3. Serves as a subject matter expert in atmospheric sciences, climate change, and atmospheric chemistry to participate in research and other scientific activities led by his/her BOEM colleagues or by outside partner agencies. 4. Plans, develops, and leads or supports interagency partnerships, large contracting teams, and working groups that include industry and academia as they relate to BOEM's atmospheric science objectives. 5. Prepares and presents briefs on BOEM OEP's activities on atmospheric science, air quality, and climate science. Apply here: https://ow.ly/aiSH50SxpCE
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**ATTENTION** Closing date extended to Friday, July 12, 2024.
✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨ ISO: GS-1313-12/13 Geophysicist BOEM, Office of Renewable Energy Programs U.S. Department of the Interior Duty Location: Sterling, VA OR Virtual Closing Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Visit the job posting https://ow.ly/UBbK50Spo0n Job Duties: 1. Review and analyze high-resolution geophysical (HRG) survey and geological data related to the siting of offshore (ocean-based) structures. 2. Evaluate site characterization reports, and any associated studies and survey data submitted with renewable energy project plans to determine if the plan includes appropriate site-specific information on the seafloor and sub-seafloor structure, seismic activity, sediment transport, and any potential hazards with reasonable probability of occurrence in and around the proposed project site. 3. Analyze and interpret shallow hazards to evaluate the impact of seafloor and sub-seafloor conditions on the installation, operation, and structural integrity of a proposed project to support safe and efficient operations of offshore wind turbines and foundations, and associated substations, submarine cables, and mooring facilities. 4. Provide recommendations to initiate technology assessment projects and serve as team lead, subject matter expert and/or contract officer representative on technology studies and research projects; and prepare written and oral presentations for senior DOI, BOEM and OREP management, as well as industry and other program stakeholders. 5. Provide guidance on the development of geophysical survey standards and guidelines and serves as subject matter expert and/or team lead on standard or guideline setting committees for the offshore renewable energy industry. Apply here: https://ow.ly/UBbK50Spo0n
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🌊Our Marine Minerals Information System is moving! Same data. New home. 🏠 Learn more: https://ow.ly/1X4R50SxgOq Our National Offshore Sand Inventory tracks critical information on sediment quality, quantity, location, and accessibility. Maintaining this sand inventory data informs planning for restoration projects, improves response time after emergencies, and bolsters preparedness against serious erosion.
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REMINDER | The first virtual meeting on the Gulf of Maine draft Environmental Assessment is today at 1pm ET. Register here: https://ow.ly/2o0350SuGME
We are seeking comment on the Gulf of Maine draft Environmental Assessment (EA). To facilitate public engagement, we will hold a 30-day public comment period and two virtual public meetings. Registration is required. Register for a virtual meeting here: https://ow.ly/Ex9i50SuGMF Listening to the needs of ocean users and local communities is a critical part of our planning process. These comments will inform our environmental review and understanding of the potential impact of offshore wind leasing in the area
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Along the Gulf coast and up the Atlantic shoreline, we protect our shores from erosion and restore our beaches after natural disasters. https://ow.ly/txQj50Su0IA Recent projects include: 💎 enhancing Florida’s critically eroded beaches: https://ow.ly/nyUy50Su0Js 🏖️ replenishing popular Outer Banks beaches: https://ow.ly/NTnI50Su0O7 🐢 improving Louisiana habitats for critical marine and avian species: https://ow.ly/pz7H50Su0OF
Coastal Restoration with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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