Land Law Examiner

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Land Law Examiner

Company: Federal government of the United States


Description: SummaryExplore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Tonopah, Nevada and Carson City, Nevada. Information about Carson City and Tonopah and the surrounding area can be found at andWe expect to fill three (3) vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Overview

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Open & closing dates01/14/2025 to 01/29/2025This job will close when we have received 30 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$41,197 – $88,062 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 5 – 9Locations3 vacancies in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential9Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberNV-DEU-25-12662557-KJControl number827852600This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens – No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.Duties

• Collects basic data on lands, oil and gas, mining, or minerals cases. Determines the accuracy and proper execution of applications or claims and the qualifications of applicant for rights requested.
• Utilizes data, systems, and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Ensures data quality and integrity by adherence to quality control standards and procedures.
• Drafts simple adjudication decisions on assigned cases involving clearly defined facts, readily defined rights and interests, identifiable land status, and nominal values in terms of land and mineral resources.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.

QualificationsIn 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-05:
Three (3) years of general experience, one (1) of which was equivalent to GS-04 in the Federal service in a position that provided a familiarity with real property laws, legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and legal documents, or that involved explanation, application, or interpretation of laws, regulations and/or policies; OR completed a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study in any field; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.For GS-07:
At the GS-07 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service as a Land Law Examiner or directly related position. Specialized experience includes the examination of applications and claims for land or resources use; title searching; interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law that included involvement in legal transactions involving the acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; OR one (1) full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent that included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours or course work related to the administration of land laws. Examples include course work in land surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising, land use planning, water rights, mining laws, or legal instrument review and interpretation; OR meet the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) See OPM Quals Standard-General Policies E(4)(f) AND have at least 12 semester hours of coursework related to the administration of land laws listed above; OR equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/graduate education. Undergraduate/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, ) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.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: or or .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 primarily sedentary. Some walking and bending is involved when working with records.Work Environment: The work is in a typical office setting.EducationThis position falls under the 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 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.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.Additional informationDOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: orMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered forTravel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number NV-Merit-25-12662558-KJ, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-09. 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.Reasonable Accommodation 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 reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Salary: $41197 – 88062 per year

Location: Carson City, NV

Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:16:10 GMT


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