Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located within the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office and the Northern California District. Information about the duty areas can be found at Sacramento and Arcata. We expect to fill 3 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Reviews and processes the full range of lands and minerals cases for accuracy and completeness. Performs a variety of case actions in the following areas: rights-of-way, withdrawals, land exchanges and acquisitions, occupancy and use grants and sales, mineral applications, leases and permits, mining claims, and related activities. Applies appropriate laws and policies; prepares correspondence requesting additional information; and makes decisions concerning the application and compliance with pertinent regulations. Prepares necessary leases, permits, grants, and other documents involving appropriate provisions as to royalty and other payments, limitations, and stipulations. Reviews and makes determinations on applications for rights-of-way for oil and gas pipelines, transmission line, and roads, trails, and highways. Adjudicates agreements for technical accuracy and legal adequacy. Determines whether applicant is eligible to acquire interests; verifies acreage and land descriptions; and prepares notices of decision. Analyzes reports from field office/state office realty and resource personnel and other agencies for adequacy and determines if special environmental stipulations or other requirements may be necessary. Research BLM and other land records to determine land ownership, types of ownership, rights, encumbrances, withdrawals, restrictions, and other land status for case processing or public inquiries. Utilizes data, systems, and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to deal with a variety of individuals and prepare various reports and written material.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required upon conversion.
• 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.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty. You will be required to provide this information annually.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.

Qualifications

This position is for Recent Graduates who have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years. You must submit copies of all transcripts that include graduation/degree date, hours, and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Note: Certain veterans precluded from applying within the timeframe due to a military service obligation have up to 6 years from completing their education to apply. Other applicable period includes veterans precluded from applying within the timeframe described above due to a military service obligation, shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. However, in no event, may the individual's eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study. This position has an individual occupation requirement that must be met in order to be considered. Please read the Education section to ensure you meet these requirements. In addition to being a recent graduate and the individual occupation requirement, you must meet the specialized experience as outlined below. In order to assess you meet a qualified status for this position and to refer you to the hiring manager, the agency must be able to determine that you meet the qualifications based on completed education, specialized experience, and/or both - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To qualify for the GS-7, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5. Examples of specialized experience may include: Adjudicating or examining land descriptions, abstracting, or interpreting land records, survey plats, or tract indexes and books, provided the work demonstrated an understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with land management programs. OR One full year of graduate level education related to the position; OR A combination of qualifying experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR Superior Academic Achievement. 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. Applicants may qualify for the GS-7 based on Superior Academic Achievement in one of three ways: grade point average, class standing, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. 1. GPA: GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. 2. Class Standing: Applicants may qualify if they have graduated and were ranked in the top third of the graduating class. 3. Honor Society Membership: Membership in a nationally recognized scholastic honor society. Click here for a list of Honor Societies. To qualify for the GS-9, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7. Examples of specialized experience may include: Adjudication of applications and claims for the disposal, use of, or title to public lands, issuance of leases, licenses, or permits for land or resources use, and resolving conflicts arising from use. Applying appropriate laws and policies. Experience making decisions concerning the application and compliance with pertinent regulations. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of qualifying experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary. Some walking, bending, and carrying files may be required. Work Environment: Work is in a typical office setting.

Education

This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR). To be considered, applicants must meet the below requirement for each grade level you wish to be considered for.

1. Graduate education (including law school) that includes 12 semester hours of course work related to the administration of land laws. Examples include course work in land surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising, land use planning, water rights, mining laws, or legal instrument review and interpretation.

OR

2. Experience in or directly related to examination or adjudication of cases involving laws and regulations dealing with lands and resources.

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 California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Jessica Baker
• Phone: 209-305-2069
• Email: [email protected]