Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP)

Description

To partner with a qualified nonprofit organization to supply BOEM with qualified candidates 55 years and older that will support the BOEM on projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, well intervention, and others.The Experienced Services Program provides a cost-effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older. Through agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations, the BOEM will be able to recruit and utilize the services of these workers on a project-specific basis to enhance its capacity to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. The program will benefit the general public by supporting projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, well intervention, and others. Skilled and experienced older Americans, including veterans, will have the opportunity to put their talents and experience to use on a part-time to full-time basis. Enrollment in the program will not impact the retirement benefits of retired federal employees.Partnering with a qualified nonprofit organization(s) is a cost-effective human capital tool designed to obtain the services of experience workers aged 55 and older on a temporary basis through a cooperative agreement to assist the BOEM in reaching its priorities and strategic goals. This allows the BOEM to focus on identifying its need(s) for specific expertise while not having to dedicate time and resources to recruit, hire and directly administer those resources.ESP participants will provide technical engineering, information technology, administrative, regulatory, and other support to BOEM to develop and execute projects that benefit the general public and provide support to BOEM employees. These projects will enable the BOEM to carry out its mission to manage development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.

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