Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This temporary detail/promotion is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Information about Rock Springs 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

Responsible for processing land and realty cases including rights-of-ways, communication sites, land acquisition and disposal, Recreation and Public Purposes (RPP) actions, exchanges, permits, leases, withdrawals and trespass. Communicates with other Bureau specialists, industry and other governmental representatives. Data gathering, environmental analysis, developing legal land descriptions, applying technical expertise, laws, regulation and policy to make defensible recommendations to the Authorized Officer. Calculating and determining realty and lands case processing costs, rental, monitoring fees and bonds. These responsibilities require the use of databases and computer systems. Monitoring compliance with Grant terms and conditions, laws, regulation and policy. Requires on-site inspections and the ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle to access them and to read maps and orient oneself in the field. Participates in or leads interdisciplinary team projects proposed on public lands to develop environmental documents evaluating the impacts of surface disturbance associated with lands and realty actions.

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.
• Selectees with less than 3 years' experience as a Realty Specialist (GS-1170) are required 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.
• 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.

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-05: You must possess three (3) full years of general experience, one (1) full year of which was equivalent to the GS-4 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Have education or elementary knowledge of lands and realty principles; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; National Environmental Policy Act; and Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations. Ability to research, collect, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to use computer equipment and software applications. To read and interpret maps. To operate a 4WD vehicle in the field on unimproved roads. -OR- Education: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. -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. FOR GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Have education or general knowledge of lands and realty principles; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; National Environmental Policy Act; and Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations. Ability to research, collect, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use computer equipment and software applications. To read and interpret maps. To operate a 4WD vehicle in the field on unimproved roads. -OR- Education: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. -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. FOR GS-09: 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: General knowledge of lands and realty practices; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; National Environmental Policy Act; and Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations. Ability to effectively interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies for routine transactions. Understand the impact of construction on the environment and other resource activities. Read and interpret maps, aerial photos, and master title plats. Use automated records systems. Operate a 4WD vehicle in the field on unimproved roads. -OR- Education: 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. -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. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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: 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 employee 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 or 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 Wyoming State Office BLM Wyoming State Office, WY-953 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: BLM HR WY
• Phone: 3077756026
• Email: [email protected]