This position is with HQ/Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management Directorate (HQ300), Division of Lands, Realty, and Cadastral Survey (HQ350) located in Washington, DC. Duty location of this position is Washington, DC. Information about Washington, DC and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Analyze and resolve conflicts in land tenure policy and program objectives and problems in very complex or controversial transactions involving complex negotiations. Advises senior level agency and department officials on a variety of energy, minerals and realty management related issues on various department-wide programs and develops new concepts and methodologies for issues and emerging issues. Develops and supports strategic and tactical planning which reflects BLM mission goals and objectives relative to the land tenure program. Develops policies and procedures to ensure proper Federal implementation of the energy, minerals, and realty management programs. Balances resource development, environmental protection and resource protection needs as a public trustee and with a consideration for maintaining healthy public land conditions. Determines the need and provides initiative, supervision, and coordination in the development of regulations, procedures, or policy statement and directives to ensure consistency and uniformity of implementation in the land tenure programs. Supervise professional, technical and administrative positions to carry out the mission of the organization. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates work performance; develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction on work and administrative matters. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development or training. Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit 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 Land.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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-14: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated below:. Demonstrated understanding of lands and realty legal authorities including regulations, manuals, legal opinions and decisions. Experience, as a supervisor or program lead, with lands and realty programs and their relationships to multiple-use resource management in programs such as land acquisitions, exchanges, disposals, withdrawals and/or rights-of-way. Experience working with outside partners and other agencies in land tenure adjustments. Experience with program budget processes; experience in developing policy and realty related training. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM, National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 50 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]