Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Buffalo, WY. Information about Buffalo and the surrounding area can be found at Buffalo, WY, Casper, WY We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Responsible for completing a comprehensive review of case file information and coordinating with State/District/Field Offices to resolve omissions or discrepancies. Use automated programs to track and process Applications for Permit to Drill and sundry notices, prepare and distribute correspondence, and create reports for internal and external customers. Use electronic and hard copy filing systems to update and maintain official records. Communicating information related to oil and gas permitting to internal and external customers.

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-5: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-4 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as Experience working with legal documents and processing requirements involving a variety of lands and minerals actions; e.g., leases, sales, and conveyances, in order to perform pre-adjudication and legal document examination duties; Experience working with legal land descriptions and interpretations on master title plats, maps and other location documents with the efficiency to ensure accuracy of legal status. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Experience with the function and operation of computers and associated software, and, Experience with general office procedures, e.g., filing, answering telephones, and maintaining records. OR education 4 years above high school OR a combination of education and experience For GS-6: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-5 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as Experience working with the public land and mineral laws, regulations and procedures, Department Directives, Bureau and State Office Instruction and Information Memoranda pertaining to lands, minerals and oil and gas; Experience working with legal land descriptions, land status records, filing systems, and the terms and lay language associated with prospecting and mining of minerals; Ability to read and abstract information from a variety of legal documents such as lease offers, applications, leases, assignments, and relinquishments to determine land status. Experience working with the public land survey system, including the ability to read and write legal land descriptions; and Experience working with office automation systems, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, case recordation, and other business systems. For GS-7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-6 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as Knowledge of the content, purpose and legal requirements of lands and minerals records and the docket control system and the practices, techniques, procedures and mechanics for operation of the system; Experience working with an automated database system such as MLRS, including the ability to input and query data and produce reports; Experience working with land adjudication and the processing of all types of land and mineral transactions, including the review, processing and routing of files and documents; Experience working with specialized terminology, technical subject matter, and concepts used in the land and mineral fields; and Experience reading and interpreting master title plats, historical indices, and other public land records, including the ability to describe land, such as legal subdivisions, survey courses and distances, metes and bounds, and to interpret legal descriptions to locate lands on maps. 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.

Education

As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

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 Wyoming State Office BLM Wyoming State Office, WY-953 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: BLM HR WY
• Phone: 3077756026
• Email: [email protected]