Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the Arizona State Office at several field offices in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma. Information about Phoenix and the surrounding area can be found at Welcome to az.gov | az.gov. We expect to fill few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Learn how to gather, analyze, and process information, and make defensible recommendations on a variety of lands and realty actions. Receive on-the-job training, direction and guidance to appropriately determine land ownership and status and to conduct research of lands records and related documents. Assist in gathering information and data necessary to complete environmental reviews from on-site examinations. Assist in preparing reports or request required reports and assessments from the appropriate source (cadastral survey, hazardous materials, appraisal, cultural guidance, mineral titles, grant authorizations, decision letters, etc.) Utilize the Bureau's automated land and records system and other applications to document a variety of realty cases of limited difficulty. Function as the contact in non-controversial interactions with the public regarding realty matters on public lands. Assist in preparing and disseminating Notices of Realty Actions when this documentation is required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit Required.
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation.
• REALTY POSITIONS ONLY-1170: Selectees w/less than 3 years exp. as a Realty Spec. (GS-1170) are req'd to attend a 3-part Lands and Realty Academy at BLM's National Training Center. Failure to complete/pass this Academy may result in your termination.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. GS-05: You must possess one (1) full year of general experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: compiling correspondence and documents related to real estate projects; assisting higher graded staff in preparing for negotiations; or reading and interpreting various types of maps and surveys; and/or assisting with property inspections. -OR- Education: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of general experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: gather, analyze, and process information, and make recommendations on a variety of lands and realty actions including, rights-of-ways, communication sites, land acquisition and disposal, Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) actions, exchanges, permits, leases, withdrawals, and trespass; assist in gathering necessary information to complete environmental reviews from on-site examinations, review applications and proposals and Plans of Development for accuracy and compliance with established land management and planning regulations and guidance. -OR- Education: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM National Operations Center BLM, National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 50 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]