The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal employees pursuant to Executive Order 14043 does not currently apply. Click here for more information. This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Paiute Agency and Truxton Canon Agency in Saint George, Utah and Valentine, Arizona. BIA may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants.

Duties

Serving as an advocate for the protection, conservation, and prudent utilization of Indian lands. Analyzing requests for use of Indian-owned trust assets to determine the compatibility of proposed uses with agency mission and owner needs. Implementing a trust real estate services program to accomplish the timely and efficient processing of various realty transactions, i.e. right-of-way and surface, and subsurface leasing. Consulting interested parties about the processes, timelines, documentation, and other needs that may be associated with real estate services activities. Providing sound technical assistance to the Agencies and Tribes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• 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.

Qualifications

GS-12: One year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience includes performance of tasks that demonstrate the ability to apply an extensive knowledge of real estate principles, rules, regulations, and practices to manage real estate services of Indian-owned property; monitoring realty related activity for compliance through on-site inspection and reporting; performing audits of real estate management practices, real estate transactions, and legal instrument preparation to assure conformance with legal, statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements; formulating and establishing work plans and daily assignments; providing findings and recommendations on complex problems/issues; building a shared vision with others; providing guidance to other staff in areas related to real estate services; coordinating responses to inquiries, i.e. Congressional, general public, etc. and completing other special reports; and collaborating and coordinating contract transactions to ensure that the necessary clearances and procedures have been secured and completed (i.e., appraisals, NEPA, TSR, etc.). Note: Real estate work experience in the private sector is not considered qualifying unless the experience demonstrates specific relationship to public land issues. 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. 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. Physical Demands: The work is predominately sedentary. Some walking in offices, project sites and similar areas is necessary for meetings and to conduct work. The incumbent is expected to carry light items, such as files, reports, and binders. Some travel is required to attend meetings and conduct work. Work Environment: The incumbent's work is mostly in an office environment. Occasional field duties may be performed in extreme weather including heat, cold, wind and dust involving hazardous conditions such as rough terrain. Performance of the duties of this position requires the incidental operation of a motor vehicle. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

This position falls under the Realty Series, 1170 Administrative and Management Positions. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Superintendent, Southern Paiute Agency 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Lourde Botone
• Phone: (602) 241-4560 X1
• Email: [email protected]