Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Caliente, NV. Information about Caliente can be found at Caliente Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 15% incentive - see Additional l Information.

Duties

Provide information regarding the BLM’s mission, wild horse and burro adoptions, map purchases, area archeology and area history and to members of the public on types of recreational opportunities available on BLM and other agency lands. Explains rules related to the use of recreational areas/facilities; informs and persuades contacts to obtain greater public cooperation in protecting resources from fire, vandalism, pollution and litter, and other improper or prohibited activities. Applies knowledge/background on the mission of BLM to research/respond to a variety of complex inquiries concerning land status and ownership, land sales, timber sales, mining claims, oil/gas leases and permits, rights of way, and/or grazing permits. Researches and interprets legal documents and prepares written responses or furnishes printed material related to land, mineral, mining claim recordation and recreation inquiries, and related to land segregation, ownership rights/land availability. Researches requests for copies of documents, i.e., patents, plats, serial register pages and other related material.

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.
• 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. For GS-06: I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as: experience that includes answering internal and external inquiries for complex and detailed information; preparing written correspondence with complex subject matter; providing on-the-job training and user assistance to employees and the general public; researching laws, regulations and organizational policies; and maintaining sensitive information, records and files. 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 involves sitting and standing, typically in a public room environment. Moderate lifting of plats and public information documents may be required. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office building that requires normal safety precautions.

Education

This position falls under the Clerical and Administrative Support positions, series 0962. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this series.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Kimberly King
• Phone: (775) 861-6510
• Email: [email protected]