Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. For more information about these locations, click on the links below: One position is located in Cedar City, St. George, or Richfield, Utah. One position is located in Price, Utah. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

These positions serve as a Realty Specialist for the Color Country District or Green River District. Provides information and assistance to the public concerning the Bureau’s lands program and its operation. Prepares documents such as rights-of-way grants, Recreation and Public Purposes actions, land acquisition and disposal, and land use permits, including stipulations and maps. Prepares environmental documents on all types and complexities of realty casework. Conducts on-site compliance inspections for all types of realty actions and activities to ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Coordinates assigned realty actions with other agencies and governments, as necessary. Calculates and determines realty and lands cost recovery, rental, monitoring fees, and bonds. Prepares responses to routine and non-controversial inquiries concerning use, occupancy, disposal, and other actions on public land. Leads the Realty Program in all interactions with the public regarding realty matters on public land including inquiries regarding laws, regulations, and agency policies.

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.
• 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 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.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• The position located in Color Country District is a Bargaining Unit position.

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. To qualify at the GS-09 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Realty Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Researching and analyzing policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to public land; gathering information and data to assist in the preparation of planning documents; utilizing a variety of computer and software applications to prepare reports and maintain data; communicating technical and non-technical information to a diverse audience; calculating realty and lands cost recovery, rental and monitoring fees, and bonds; and responding to inquiries regarding realty laws, regulations and policies. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have a Master's or equivalent degree, or two (2) full years (36 semester hours) of graduate-level education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a related field of study. 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 difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of 18 semester hours may be combined with experience. To qualify at the GS-11 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Realty Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Processing various types of land cases such as rights-of-ways, leases, permits, public sales, land exchanges, acquisitions, agriculture entries, land classification, withdrawals, recreation and public purpose leases/patents, State selections, trespasses, etc.; prepares and processing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; working in a team environment; calculating realty and lands cost recovery, rental and monitoring fees, and bonds; and providing answers and expert advice to the public on realty program inquiries. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years (54 semester hours) of graduate-level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. in a related field of study. 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 difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours may be combined with experience. 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 Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]