The minimum pay for this position is $141,022. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Regular telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor.

Duties

NOTE: Special requirements for current and former political appointees. See How to Apply section for more information. The incumbent of this position serves as an Administrative Judge on the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA or the Board). The IBLA is a unit of the Department's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) authorized by the Secretary of the Interior to decide appeals from decisions of the Department's bureaus and offices. The IBLA's mission is to provide an impartial forum within the Department for the fair resolution of disputes involving public lands and natural resources under the Department's jurisdiction. The IBLA is separate and independent from the bureaus and offices whose decisions it reviews. The IBLA decides appeals of decisions made by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, and Office of Natural Resources Revenue, and decisions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding royalty management on Indian lands. The IBLA also decides appeals of certain decisions by administrative law judges in OHA's Departmental Cases Hearings Division. The IBLA's appeals involve royalty determinations, on- and offshore mineral and energy management decisions, and a variety of other land-use decisions, including decisions related to the management of timber, vegetation, wildfire, grazing, wild horses and burros, travel, and recreation.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• Participation in direct deposit is required.
• A J.D. or LL.B. degree is required.
• Bar Membership: Active and in good standing is required.
• Applicants must separately address the Mandatory Qualifications.
• This is a high risk position and requires a BI level investigation.

Qualifications

All appointments to this Board require final approval by the Secretary of the Interior. Additionally, applicants must have at least seven years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. Qualifying experience must be of a type and level sufficient to demonstrate the applicant's ability to render final decisions in appeals covering a wide range of complex, highly contested issues in an efficient and timely manner. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior leadership of senior level capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above GS14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet basic qualifications requirements and all mandatory technical qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS Broad legal knowledge and experience, including as (a) a judge or attorney for a court or quasi-judicial entity, (b) an attorney representing the government or private parties in litigation, and/or (c) an attorney advising government or private parties in legal disputes. Demonstrated ability to quickly develop a specialized knowledge of unfamiliar substantive areas. Understanding of (a) administrative law and (b) natural resources law, public lands law, and/or environmental law, including relevant statutes, regulations and case law. Skills in analyzing and synthesizing voluminous and technically complex evidentiary materias, and in researching,considering, and correctly applying the law to decide cases. Skills in communications, negotiation, and consensus building that have been used in high level consultative or collaborative situations, and the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Ability to produce a high volume of quality work in a timely manner to meet individual and organizational goals. Applicants who meet all the Mandatory Technical Qualifications may be evaluated by a panel of experts to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statement for the Mandatory Technical Qualifications described above. Note regarding application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Interior considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and any other supporting documentation) which verifies their eligibility for preference. It is also recommended that you include this information in your cover letter or resume. Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet Guide (http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx)

Education

Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be current members in good standing of a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States.You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript that proves that you have successfully graduated from an accredited law school.
YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: David Weis
• Phone: 202-304-0750
• Email: [email protected]