Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Information about North Idaho and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Completes lands and realty casework, making defensible recommendations on a wide variety of lands and realty actions including rights-of-ways, communication sites, land acquisition and disposal, Recreation and Public Purposes actions. Prepares environmental documents on all types and complexities of realty casework. Provides expert advice and responds to inquiries regarding laws, regulations, agency policies involving the lands and realty program. Prepares, collects, evaluates and consolidates land use data. Coordinates complex lands actions with surface reclamation specialist and law enforcement.

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.
• REALTY POSITIONS ONLY-1170: Selectees w/less than 3 years exp. as a Realty Spec. (GS-1170) are req'd to attend a 3-part Lands and Realty Academy at BLM's National Training Center. Failure to complete/pass this Academy may result in your termination.

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-9: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: researching, preparing and processing property transactions, reviewing legal descriptions, preparing deeds and/or lease instruments; verifying the accuracy of leases; and preparing land use agreements. Also, under direct supervision completed routine actions that encompassed calculating and determining routine realty and lands cost recovery; conducted routine on-site compliance examinations on rights-of-way, permits, and other use authorizations; and prepared responses to routine inquiries concerning use, occupancy, and other actions on public land. Responsible for record management/retrieval, utilizing automated software. All experience at this level must be non-commercial, non-residential. -OR- Education: earned 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. (transcripts required) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (transcripts required) For GS-11 You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience processing various types of land cases such as public sales, oversight for rights-of-ways, Recreation and Public Purpose leases and conveyances, Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) 302 permits and leases, Desert land entries, Indian Allotments, withdrawal review and action, military use activities, conveyance documents preparation and issuance, and data, billing, and collections administration. Independently leads or individually gathers, analyzes, and processes information, and makes defensible recommendations on a wide variety of complex and controversial lands and realty actions. -OR- Education: earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (transcripts required) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (transcripts required) 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands:The work is split between sedentary and physical. Because the employee may lead or often conduct on-site examinations, there is some walking, standing, bending, and requiring normal physical exertion. Onsite visits require physical ability to traverse remote rough country by cross country vehicle or by foot, sometimes in extreme climatic conditions to conduct field inspections. The field duties of this position require that the emploee operate four-wheel drive vehicles on and off roads in isolated areas. Work Environment:The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The work environment varies from an office setting to working outside in isolated areas under adverse weather conditions. The employee usually works alone while in the field. Temperatures in the field vary from minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Work in the office will generally be at a desk. The employee will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements ro by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

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 Idaho State Office BLM Idaho State Office, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]