Unleash your potential and power the future! At the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO), we are pioneering solutions that tap into America’s vast hydrocarbon and geothermal resources, ensuring affordable, reliable, and secure energy for all. We're on a mission to make a global impact, and we're searching for passionate professionals who share our drive for innovation and exploration. Whether you're developing groundbreaking new technologies, optimizing resource recovery, or shaping energy policy, there's a vital role for you on our dynamic team. Come explore with us and help us build a brighter energy future! Explore current opportunities below.
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HGEO Opportunities
| POSITION TITLE | GRADE | OFFICE | OPENING | CLOSING | DUTY LOCATION | RECRUITMENT SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division Director for Production-General Engineer | GS-15 | Office of Oil and Gas-Production | 10/6/2026 | 10/19/2026 | Washington, DC or Germantowrn, MD | USAJOBS |
| Division Director for Production-Physical Scientist | GS-15 | Office of Oil and Gas-Production | 10/6/2026 | 10/19/2026 | Washington, DC or Germantowrn, MD | USAJOBS |
| 2027-Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) | Fellowship | Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office | Open | 1/8/2027 | Varies | Zintellect |
FAQ About Federal Employment
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Federal Employment Resources:
- Careers at Energy: The Department of Energy (DOE) jobs portal provides information about benefits, employee profile videos, the types of positions available in DOE, and more.
- USAJobs.gov: USAJobs.gov provides listings of employment opportunities across the federal government, including positions that are:
- Open to the Public
- Veterans’ Employment: This website can help you understand the veterans’ preference in filling federal jobs and helps veterans find jobs. DOE specific information for Veterans.
- Military Spouses:If you're a military spouse, you may be eligible to apply using a non-competitive process designed to help you get a job in the federal government.
- National Guard & Reserves:If you’re a member of the National Guard, or are willing and able to join the National Guard, you may be eligible to apply for federal jobs located within a National Guard unit.
- Students & Recent Graduates: If you’re a current student or recent graduate, you may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs.
- Senior Executives:The Senior Executive Service (SES) consists of executive positions, including managerial, supervisory, and policy positions classified above General Schedule (GS) grade 15 or equivalent positions in most Executive Branch agencies of the federal government.
- Individuals with Disabilities:If you're an individual with a disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority.
- Family of Overseas Employees:The federal government offers several hiring programs for family members of federal employees or uniformed service members, who are working or have worked overseas.
- Native Americans:If you're an American Indian or an Alaskan Native who is a member of one of the federally recognized tribes, you may be eligible for Indian Preference.
- Peace Corps & AmeriCops VISTA:If you served with the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA as a volunteer or volunteer leader, you may qualify for non-competitive eligibility. This means that a federal agency can hire you outside of the usual competitive examining process.
- Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program: This program enables temporary assignment of personnel across the federal, state, local, and tribal governments, colleges and universities, federally funded research and development centers, and other eligible organizations.
- Detail and Transfer to International Organizations: A federal agency such as DOE may send an employee on detail—a temporary assignment—or transfer an employee to any organization that the Department of State has designated an international organization. This U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) page answers questions about the process.
GS stands for General Schedule, which is a classification and pay system for most civilian white-collar federal employees in professional, technical, administrative, and clerical positions. Federal employees within the GS may receive an annual cost of living increase.
Within the GS system, there are 15 grades, with 10 steps within each grade. Step increases in each grade are based on performance and longevity. Learn more about GS classification and pay.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is a performance-based pay system. The SES pay range has a minimum rate of basic pay equal to 120 percent of the rate for GS-15, step 1, and a maximum rate of basic pay equal to the rate for Level III of the Executive Schedule. Learn more about the SES.
Federal employee benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; flexible spending accounts; generous leave policies; insurance coverage for family members; and retirement services. Learn more about these benefits.
Employees receive 11 federal holidays per year. View the list of federal holidays.
For jobs with HGEO and DOE visit USAJOBS
For more information on HGEO fellowships, internships, and student programs visit HGEO Workforce Programs
HGEO's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is the lead field center for research and development. For careers with NETL visit NETL Employment and for NETL fellowships visit NETL Internships
For information on jobs at DOE visit DOE Jobs
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Last Updated: January 7, 2026