Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the Lake Havasu City Field Office. Information about Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area can be found at Arizona's Playground - Lake Havasu City We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Responsible for completing lands and realty casework, making defensible recommendations on a wide variety of actions including rights-of-ways, comm sites, land acquisition and disposal, Rec and Public Purposes actions, and other realty functions. Prepares environmental documents on all types and complexities of realty casework. Provides expert advice and responds to inquiries regarding laws, regulations, agency policies involving the lands and realty program. Conducts on-site compliance examinations on rights-of-way, permits, Recreation and Public Purposes (R and PPs), and other use authorizations. Coordinates complex lands actions with surface reclamation specialist and law enforcement.

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.
• This 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 for the GS-05: You must possess 3 years of general experience (1 of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4). The 1 year equivalent to at least the GS-04 demonstrates my ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. -OR- Education: Must have completed a 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 undergraduate education. To qualify for the GS-07: You must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience with real estate management functions through the utilization of a wide range of concepts, principles, and performing acquisition, disposal planning, condemnation reports, appraisals, title research for real estate functions. -OR- Education: Must have completed one full year of graduate level education (18 credits or equivalent), in a field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work or have 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. 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 by the closing date of the announcement. 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 Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85002 US
• Name: Rebecca Cardona
• Email: [email protected]