Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This temporary detail/promotion is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Information about Rock Springs and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Responsible for processing land and realty cases including rights-of-ways, communication sites, land acquisition and disposal, Recreation and Public Purposes (RPP) actions, exchanges, permits, leases, withdrawals and trespass. Communicates with other Bureau specialists, industry and other governmental representatives. Data gathering, environmental analysis, developing legal land descriptions, applying technical expertise, laws, regulation and policy to make defensible recommendations to the Authorized Officer. Calculating and determining realty and lands case processing costs, rental, monitoring fees and bonds. These responsibilities require the use of databases and computer systems. Monitoring compliance with Grant terms and conditions, laws, regulation and policy. Requires on-site inspections and the ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle to access them and to read maps and orient oneself in the field. Participates in or leads interdisciplinary team projects proposed on public lands to develop environmental documents evaluating the impacts of surface disturbance associated with lands and realty actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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-05: You must possess three (3) full years of general experience, one (1) full year of which was equivalent to the GS-4 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Have education or elementary knowledge of lands and realty principles; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; National Environmental Policy Act; and Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations. Ability to research, collect, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to use computer equipment and software applications. To read and interpret maps. To operate a 4WD vehicle in the field on unimproved roads. -OR- Education: 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 graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. FOR GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Have education or general knowledge of lands and realty principles; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; National Environmental Policy Act; and Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations. Ability to research, collect, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use computer equipment and software applications. To read and interpret maps. To operate a 4WD vehicle in the field on unimproved roads. -OR- Education: 1 full year of graduate level education or 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. FOR GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: General knowledge of lands and realty practices; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act; National Environmental Policy Act; and Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations. Ability to effectively interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies for routine transactions. Understand the impact of construction on the environment and other resource activities. Read and interpret maps, aerial photos, and master title plats. Use automated records systems. Operate a 4WD vehicle in the field on unimproved roads. -OR- Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. -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 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 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. Additional Information This is not a virtual/remote position. This temporary detail/promotion is not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. This temporary detail/promotion may be made permanent without further competition. 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/interagency 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: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel 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. 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. 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: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire