Realty Specialist

Clarification from the agency

Current Federal employees serving under career/career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP/ICTAP eligible; Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA); Veterans Recruitment Appointment authority (VRA); 30% or More Disabled Veterans; Military Spouses under Executive Order 13832; Individuals with Disabilities; eligible; Public Land Corps Eligibles & Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Eligibles (LMWFA).

Duties

This position is located in the Northern Lands & Recreation Management Group, which reports to the Chief, Northern Lands & Recreation Management Group, within the Lands & Recreation Management Division of the Western Colorado Area Office. The position is responsible for negotiation of land management agreements and contracts, intensive land resource inventory, withdrawal review, real property review, land acquisition, preparation and negotiation of license agreements; for preparation and negotiation of land exchange contracts and agreements and prepares land acquisition descriptions.

Duties at the full performance level include:

Negotiate contracts and agreements with property owners and concession agreement applicants which are often controversial, involving disputes over the authority ownership of the government and parties involved. Negotiate and resolve problems related to the area and location of lands needed for acquisition of new rights-of-way and management of existing project lands. Make decisions on resolution of trespass problems on what action to take, whether by negotiated agreements, leases, licenses, or by legal action. Develop and prepare permits, licenses, agreements, and rights-of-way documents and supervises the preparation of maps and exhibits. Conduct and coordinate land use inventory for the Western Colorado Area Office which involves gathering data for resource uses, rights-of-way, health and safety hazards, environmental problems, trespass, and unauthorized uses. Conduct studies to determine lands and rights required for project purposes, considering the requirements for construction, operation, and maintenance of project features. Conduct interviews with landowners or managers. Conduct field reviews and inspections, completes reports, and attends periodic training.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).

Who May Apply:

30% or More Disabled Veterans Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.

To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in three (3) or more of the following areas. 1. Use of automated systems and /or processes that includes federal space acquisition, federal real property transactions or interagency agreements. 2. Use of systems to complete administrative support functions such as completing monthly reports, completing monthly lease payment transactions, or entry of new lease agreements; 3. Experience working with various customers and stakeholders, both internal and external, assisting them and answering questions when needed; 4. Maintaining accurate files and reports with minimal input and direction from a supervisor.

OR A 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.

You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.

To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-9 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in three (3) or more of the following areas:1. Preparing and processing realty documents and titles in compliance with Federal laws, title regulations, and procedures for the acquisition of land rights. 2. Providing technical guidance, oversight and monitoring of easements and land purchase contracts. 3. Conducting negotiations with private parties and various entities for property rights. 4. Using a GIS database and plats to verify accuracy of lands inventory.

OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.

OR You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.

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.

Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

You must meet all requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 09/17/2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade levels. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the and .

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the .

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