This position is a Legal Instruments Examiner, GS- 0963-7/8 working in National Eagle and Wildlife Property Repository in Commerce City, CO for the R9-Chief-Office of Law Enforcement. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-24-12179439-JH (DE). You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

The National Eagle and Wildlife Property Repository provides a central location for the receipt, storage, and distribution of bald and golden eagles that are found dead, and their parts. The eagles, and their parts, are shipped to qualified Native Americans for use in religious Indian ceremonies. The National Wildlife Property Repository receives, stores, and distributes wildlife property that has been abandoned or forfeited to the government. It loans wildlife products to public scientific and educational institutions, State agencies, and Service offices for use in conservation education. As a Legal Instruments Examiner your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Reviews application, renewal and amendment requests for Eagle Parts for Native American Religious Purposes Permits under federal regulations including the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Examines applications for completeness and conformance to permit requirements. Maintains the application and permit files for permits and licenses for the Nation and enters pertinent records into Office of Law Enforcement computer database management systems. Responds to public, private, state, Tribal and federal agency requests relative to the permitting and license process and requirements and provides customer service. Prepares, maintains, and provides current listing of all permits and licenses issued in the Nation for investigative and administrative use. Serves as a collection officer for fees, maintaining strict records of accountability concerning such collections, returning fees when appropriate, and depositing Collection Transmittals with designated Finance Center with proper documentation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 11/09/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-7 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-6 in the Federal service. Experience may include: examining information on forms or applications for licenses and/or permits; comparing information with pertinent records, files, and legal requirements to identify and resolve issues; verifying eligibility for permits by reviewing information. Minimum Qualification GS-8 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-6 in the Federal service. Experience may include: receiving and processing permit applications; examining applications for completeness of information, adequacy of supporting documentation and certifications; ensuring applications meet regulatory requirement for requested permit types; and maintaining office permit 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]