Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Las Vegas, NV-duty locations in Las Vegas, Red Rock/Sloan and Pahrump. Information about Las Vegas can be found at Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill seven (7) vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is offering a 10% incentive if eligible (See additional information).

Duties

Completes lands/realty casework, making defensible recommendations on a wide variety of lands/realty actions including rights-of-ways/communication sites/land acquisition and disposal/Recreation and Public Purposes, and other realty functions. Prepares environmental documents on all types and complexities of realty casework. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member in the preparation of other resource program activity plans. Interacts with the public, State and county agencies and others regarding realty matters on public lands. Provides expert advice and responds to inquiries regarding laws, regulations, agency policies involving the lands and realty program. Prepare, collect, evaluate and consolidate land use data. Prepares, monitors, and updates planning documents.

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.
• REALTY POSITIONS ONLY-1170: 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-09: - Have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as experience applying realty principles, regulations, practices, and/or techniques to acquire necessary lands easement and rights of way of a project for commercial, industrial, riparian, residential, agricultural, or various properties; OR - Have completed a master`s or equivalent graduate degree; OR - Have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR - Have a combination of education and experience described above. I have described this information in my resume. For GS-11: - Have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09 in Federal Service. Specialized experience is further defined as experience providing technical coordination of real estate activities with clients, sponsors, and team members; develop project budgets, milestones, timelines, cooperative agreements, and other planning reports; apply real estate principles, regulations, practices, and techniques to acquire necessary lands easement and rights of way of a project for commercial, industrial, riparian, residential, agricultural, and/or various properties; OR - Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR - Have completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR - Have a combination of education and experience described above. My resume reflects this information. Please note: Real estate work in the private sector is not considered qualified unless the experience demonstrates specific relationship to public lands and 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 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 sedentary but may occasionally require some physical exertion such as walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and exposure to extreme temperatures. The field duties of this position require that the employee operate four-wheel drive vehicles on and off roads in isolated areas. Work Environment: Work is performed in the office and field locations under a variety of topographic and climatic conditions. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.

Education

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

This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Kimberly King
• Phone: (775) 861-6510
• Email: [email protected]