This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Regional Office, Deputy Superintendent-Trust Services, Land Title and Records, in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS, RELOCATION BONUS OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED, PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.

Duties

Receives, examines and reviews all original legal documents such as probates, patents, deeds, mortgages, leases and rights of way. Identifies omissions or errors and notifies originator. Maintains automated system for all legal documents received for recording by scanning and entering data for the recorded documents. Conducts research in identification by utilizing the automated system. Prepares files for transmittal to Office of Hearing and Appeals. Coordinates appeal cases with agency. Composes correspondence relating to defective documents or appeals. Responds to requests related to probate data.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.
• No Driving Required.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, GS-0986). GS-7: I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-6 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents for recording and maintains land title maintenance system; receives, examines and reviews legal documents including probates, patents, deeds, mortgages, leases and rights of way. Maintains automated system and furnishes information related to legal documents/probates. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

No Education Requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]