Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is in the Branch of Solid Minerals in the Colorado State Office. This position is located in Lakewood, CO. Information about Lakewood and the surrounding area can be found at Home - City of Lakewood We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Supervises staff for the solid minerals adjudication programs located at the state office level. Assigns work, evaluates performance, provides training and employee development. Ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment for vacant staff positions; serves as a backup to the Solid Minerals Branch Chief during absences. Ensures all actions are in conformance with applicable technical standards, instructions, guidelines, and appropriate laws, policies, and procedures. Serves as the state's authority and senior technical specialist in the solid minerals adjudication program, its functions, and requirements. Conducts formal and informal meetings to carry out program activities. Collects data on mining claim and solid leasable minerals. Utilizes data, systems and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Represents the Section and Branch at meetings with higher level management, other agencies, other BLM offices, industry, and the public. Assists Washington Office Minerals Division, State Office, District Office with projects.

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.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• 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. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-0965-12 You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Adjudication or examination of applications and claims for the disposal, use of, or title to public lands, issuance of leases, licenses, or permits for land or resources use, and resolving conflicts arising from use. General practice of law that included substantial involvement in examinations of titles or other legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land. Title searching, abstracting, or interpreting land records, survey plats, or tract indexes and books, provided the work demonstrated an understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with land management programs. Work as a land appraiser that involved appraisal of undeveloped or marginal-type land. 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 within 30 days of 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: Work is generally sedentary, although there is some stooping and bending involved when retrieving records and case files. Incumbent is subjected to the pressure and stress associated with sudden and unexpected changes in priorities as generated by the public or the supervisor. Work Environment: Work is performed in an open-space office setting. Occasionally, incumbent will attend hearings, training, workshops, meetings and field visits will be made to mining claims. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This position falls under the Land Law Examining Series, 0965, and has no Individual Occupational Requirements.

Contacts

• Address BLM Colorado State Office Denver Federal Center Building 40 Lakewood, CO 80225 US
• Name: BLM CO HR
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]