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, Bishop Field Office, Central California District. Information about the duty areas can be found at Bishop Chamber of Commerce.

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.
• 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.
• 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 position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 2052, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.
• This is a career seasonal position. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months, but less than 12 months per calendar year. When work and/or funds are unavailable, you will be placed into non-pay status.

Qualifications

This position has an individual occupation requirement (IOR) that must be met to be considered. Please ensure to read the Education section to ensure you meet these requirements. 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. In addition to the IOR, you must possess the required general and specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: To qualify for the GS-5, you must have 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan/organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Experience should have given you the knowledge and ability to determine correctness and proper execution of applications, claims or other forms and the familiarity with real property laws and legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and legal documents. OR Completion of a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR A combination of experience and education. 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. 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: 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.

For the GS-5 level:

1. Undergraduate education with a major study in any field.

OR

2. Experience that provided a familiarity with real property laws and legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and legal documents, or other experience that involved explanation, application, or interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, etc. Such experience may have been gained in positions such as law clerk, claims examiner, contact representative, or other work dealing with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, etc.

For the GS-7/9 level:

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.

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: Charity Moore
• Email: [email protected]