Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about the area can be found at: Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill a few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is offering a 20% relocation or recruitment incentive if eligible. See additional information section of announcement.

Duties

Serves as the technical expert in a combination of lands, mineral leasing, and/or mining law, adjudication functions and requirements. Routinely provides advice and guidance to other examiners, management and/or Solicitors on general legal principles, precedent decisions, and the proper application and use of varied, different, arcane, and infrequently used public land laws. Adjudicates the most difficult, unusual, complex, controversial, unprecedented cases that are received or referred for final examining and decision. Processes and makes determinations on cases that set precedent and have significant economic impact, competing government interests, and/or affect several different geographic areas including the national level. Defends circumstances leading to legal case status/decision, inquiries about IBLA cases, congressional and other inquiries. Utilizes data systems and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards.

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. You will be required to provide this information annually.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. 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. At the GS-09 Level: One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 as a Land Law Examiner in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as adjudication or examination of applications & claims, and interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law including legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; OR 2 full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master`s degree or equivalent or LL.B or J.D., if related, in a directly related field such as surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising or land use planning; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above. At the GS-11 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 as a Land Law Examiner in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as processing applications, claims or requests for information on land records or the disposal of land; making determinations and judgments on complex and controversial issues OR 3 full years of graduate level education leading to a PH.D. Degree or equivalent in a directly related field such as surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising or land use planning; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above. 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. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.

Education

This position falls under the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards Land Law Examining Series, 0965 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).

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: Jessica Parkhurst
• Phone: 781-808-6384
• Email: [email protected]