Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Bakersfield, Needles, Ridgecrest and Palm Springs, CA. Information about the surrounding areas can be found at: Arcata, Bakersfield, Barstow, El Dorado Hills, Needles, Palm Springs, Redding and Ridgecrest, CA. We expect to fill nine (9) vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Gather, process information and make recommendations on lands and realty actions such as rights-of-ways, communication sites, land acquisition/disposal, Recreation and Public Purposes actions, exchanges, permits, leases, withdrawals, and trespass. Prepare environmental assessments on routine and non-controversial realty casework. Provides Realty Program data and information in developing environmental assessments for proposed actions which affect the lands program. Determine land ownership and status, review applications and Plans of Development, conduct field examinations, and establish and maintain case files. Independently utilize the Bureau?s automated land and records system and other applications to document a wide variety of complex land and realty transactions. Prepare or request required reports and assessments that consider all issues such as cadastral survey, hazardous materials, appraisals, cultural input, mineral, title, grant authorizations, decision letters, and enforceable terms and conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is 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 Lands.
• 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.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary or two year trial period.
• Selectees w/less than 3 years exp. as a Realty Spec. (GS-1170) are required 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.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.

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. To qualify for the GS-05: You must possess three (3) years of full time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least GS-04, as indicated by the following examples: work experience that demonstrates gathering pertinent data and maintaining files; experience planning and organizing work; assisting with preparation of reports; and communicating effectively both orally and in writing. OR 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR have an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. To qualify for the GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: work experience that demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail; compliance with regulations; experience developing and maintaining files; experience preparing and disseminating reports as well as experience communicating clearly and professionally with internal and external partners both orally and in writing (briefs, updates, meetings, email, presentations); and the ability to shift rapidly to changing priorities. OR Successful completion of one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position or 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. OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is split between sedentary and physical. Because the employee may lead or often conduct on-site examinations, there is some walking, standing, bending, and requiring normal physical exertion. Onsite visits require physical ability to traverse remote rough country by cross country vehicle or by foot, sometimes in extreme climatic conditions to conduct field inspections. The field duties of this position require that the employee operate four-wheel drive vehicles on and off roads in isolated areas. Work Environment: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The work environment varies from an office setting to working outside in isolated areas under adverse weather conditions. The employee usually works alone while in the field. Temperatures in the field vary from minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Work in the office will generally be at a desk. The employee will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

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 California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Vanessa Garza
• Email: [email protected]