Kevin Kelley
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR — OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE (ONRR)
Spring,TX
17
years of professional experience
Results-driven environmental permitting and regulatory professional with over 8 years of experience in federal energy and mineral development. Currently serving as ONRR Geologist, specializing in federal regulations, leases, and technical analysis of oil, gas, and renewable resources. Previously managed drilling and surface-use permitting, NEPA reviews, and compliance documentation at the Bureau of Land Management.
Work History
Geologist, Royalty Valuation Team B
3 Years 7 Months- Provided subject-matter expertise and regulatory guidance to valuation, legal, audit, policy, and management stakeholders, clarifying complex federal energy requirements and enhancing understanding of compliance obligations.
- Evaluated technical, contractual, financial, operational, and production information to identify regulatory requirements, compliance considerations, and potential risks, developing defensible recommendations that informed decision-making.
- Analyzed and interpreted federal regulations, leases, contracts, industry practices, and technical information to resolve regulatory and compliance issues involving oil, gas, solid minerals, and geothermal resources.
- Supported development of regulatory policy, guidance, training, and technical materials addressing federal and state requirements affecting energy and mineral operations.
- Coordinated with federal, state, Tribal, industry, legal, and internal stakeholders to resolve regulatory questions and support consistent application of federal requirements.
- Prepared written analyses, recommendations, presentations, guidance, and technical materials to effectively communicate complex regulatory issues to technical and nontechnical audiences, facilitating informed discussions and decisions.
- Developed and delivered technical guidance and training concerning geothermal valuation, regulatory requirements, compliance considerations, and energy-resource development.
- Evaluated mineral production data to support royalty valuation and compliance determinations.
Geologist / Program Lead / Contract Officer-Adjudicator
3 Years 7 Months- Managed federal drilling and surface-use permitting for energy and mineral development projects, including NEPA reviews, regulatory analysis, compliance documentation, mineral reports, and related permit actions.
- Evaluated proposed energy and mineral development activities for compliance with federal and state requirements and environmental considerations.
- Conducted regulatory and compliance reviews involving well construction, mine design, surface use, lease acquisition, and management of energy and mineral projects.
- Coordinated permit applications across BLM field offices, state regulatory agencies, operators, environmental specialists, legal personnel, and internal business units to streamline project approval processes.
- Oversaw preparation and review of permits, lease amendments, compliance filings, and technical documentation to ensure adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Directed regulatory reviews, inspections, and land-use planning activities supporting surface and subsurface energy development.
- Acted as liaison among government agencies, operators, landowners, and internal stakeholders to resolve regulatory issues and facilitate project advancement.
- Led stakeholder engagement activities addressing landowner and agency concerns and building cooperative relationships necessary for successful project implementation.
Staff Geoscientist
1 Year 6 Months- Analyzed offshore lease and marine geoscience information supporting renewable-energy development and site-planning activities.
- Provided technical recommendations regarding offshore lease development, site planning, and surface/subsurface conditions for energy-sector clients.
- Developed and maintained offshore lease maps and technical products using ArcGIS and Kingdom IHS to support project visualization and planning.
- Provided technical recommendations on offshore lease development and site planning, enhancing understanding of surface/subsurface conditions for energy-sector clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and clients to translate complex technical data into actionable recommendations for project success.
Intelligence Analyst
4 Years 9 Months- Synthesized complex information from multiple sources to support critical time-sensitive decisions.
- Collected, evaluated, and synthesized complex information from multiple sources to support time-sensitive decisions.
- Managed competing priorities and coordinated multiple contributors while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
- Trained personnel on standardized analytical processes and reporting requirements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed all-source intelligence to identify threats, patterns, and operational risks for mission planning.
- Produced concise intelligence reports, briefs, and assessments for commanders and staff.
Education
B.S. - Marine Science, Minor in Geology
- Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.62
- Member of Lamda Kappa Alpha Honors Society
Skills
Permitting compliance
NEPA & environmental review
Regulatory analysis
Compliance documentation
Stakeholder management
Contract negotiation
Project coordination
Microsoft Office Suite
Geothermal energy valuation
ArcGIS
Research methodology
Field data analysis
Timeline
Geologist, Royalty Valuation Team B
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR — OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE (ONRR)
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Geologist / Program Lead / Contract Officer-Adjudicator
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM)
08.2019 - 03.2023Read More
Staff Geoscientist
FUGRO USA MARINE, INC.
01.2018 - 07.2019Read More
Intelligence Analyst
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
07.2009 - 04.2014Read More
Texas A&M; University
B.S. from Marine Science, Minor in Geology
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