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Land Law Examiner

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Science
    Legal
  • Reno

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.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  • 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.
  • 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 education completed in foreign colleges or universities 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.
  • 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).

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What are the primary duties of a Land Law Examiner?

The primary duties include collecting data on lands, oil and gas, mining, or minerals cases, ensuring the accuracy of applications or claims, maintaining data integrity, and drafting simple adjudication decisions on assigned cases.

What qualifications are required for this position?

To qualify for the GS-5 level, candidates must have three years of general experience or a bachelor's degree. For the GS-7 level, candidates need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 or relevant graduate education.

Is U.S. Citizenship a requirement for this position?

Yes, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Can I hold a real estate license while working in this position?

No, you cannot hold an active real estate license, nor have stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.

Will there be a background check for this position?

Yes, appointment to this position is subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, this position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with the potential for non-competitive promotions based on performance and available work.

Can educational achievements substitute for experience requirements?

Yes, educational qualifications can substitute for the specialized experience required for certain grades, as detailed in the qualifications section.

Are relocation or recruitment incentives offered for this position?

Yes, this position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive of 20% of the annual salary, subject to eligibility criteria.

What does the evaluation process look like for applicants?

Applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications listed in the announcement, application materials, and responses to an online assessment which measures specific competencies.

Is there a probationary period associated with this position?

Yes, there may be a one-year probationary period for new employees.

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