This position is a Realty Specialist, GS- 1170-9/11 working in one of the locations listed above for the R6-Division of Realty. You must apply to each duty location's you want to be considered for. 5 vacancies will be filled in: 2 - Lakewood CO 2 - Minot or Bismarck ND 1 - Malta or Helena MT This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R6-25-12640584-MP-AA. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Realty Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Acquires real property interests in order to protect fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Real property interests are acquired through donations, easements, exchanges, deed restrictions, leases, cooperative efforts, and fee acquisitions. Participates on Comprehensive Conservation Planning (CCP) teams to identify opportunities that support regional landscape conservation efforts and the real estate interests deemed necessary to accomplish the mission of the Service. Prepares realty documents and acquisition agreements to include, but not limited to, exchange agreements, donations, leases, and easements. Administers contracts with title companies and abstractors to meet title curative requirements. Resolves issues with potential sellers and public officials regarding such topics as relocation arrangements, compensation in lieu of property taxes, and pro-rated shares. Assists in the development of planning documents for new refuges or the expansion of existing refuges. Includes information that will support long and/or short-range plans to establish new refuges in the United States. Maintains queries and reports from Realty's database of Realty Property Inventory of land improvements, structures, and fixtures. Ensures that all land records are maintained in the Land Record System (LRS).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 12/27/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-09] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience may include assisting with land acquisition transactions, including explaining agency land protection programs, options, and policies to private landowners, and conducting research and completing associated records examinations and documentation; determining ownership and disposition or real estate, reviewing courthouse records and/or title reports to determine if there are an encumbrances on real property, issuing permits for activities on Federal lands, utilizing multiple computer systems to access and input realty related data (digital archiving, ArcGIS, Microsoft , spreadsheets and databases), and assisting in maintaining and retrieving information and reports from automated data systems. OR Possess at least two (2) full years of graduate level education leading to a master's degree that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this work. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR Possess a combination of qualifying specialized experience and more than one year of graduate education (both as described above) that, when computed as percentages of their respective requirements, equals at least 100% when combined. Only graduate education beyond the first full year (18 semesters) is creditable using this method. NOTE: Transcripts required, and your resume must include sufficient detail (e.g., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc.) for each work period to be considered. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience may include: Reviewing permit applications for completeness and sufficiency and determining what, if any, curative or remedial measures are necessary prior to designating a right-of-way or land use application complete; Managing right-of-way or land use permitting projects or real estate projects involving common or familiar legal or environmental issues; Using software products to track and manage funds associated with permitted rights of way; and Drafting standard documents required for permitting right-of-way across public lands. OR Possess at least 3 full years of graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work. OR possess a combination of qualifying specialized experience and qualifying graduate education (both as described above) that, when computed as percentages of their respective requirements, equals at least 100% when combined. Only education beyond the second graduate year (36 semesters) is creditable using this method. NOTE: Transcripts required and your resume must contain sufficient detail describing this level of experience to meet this standard. 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.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]