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Land Law Examiner

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Government & Politics
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the technical expert in a combination of lands, mineral leasing, and/or mining law, adjudication functions and requirements.
  • Routinely provides advice and guidance to other examiners, management and/or Solicitors on general legal principles, precedent decisions, and the proper application and use of varied, different, arcane, and infrequently used public land laws.
  • Adjudicates the most difficult, unusual, complex, controversial, unprecedented cases that are received or referred for final examining and decision.
  • Processes and makes determinations on cases that set precedent and have significant economic impact, competing government interests, and/or affect several different geographic areas including the national level.
  • Defends circumstances leading to legal case status/decision, inquiries about IBLA cases, congressional and other inquiries.
  • Utilizes data systems and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Land Law Examiner?

The primary role of a Land Law Examiner is to serve as the technical expert in lands, mineral leasing, and mining law, adjudication functions, and requirements, providing guidance and making determinations on complex cases.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

The position requires a combination of specialized experience and education; at the GS-09 level, this can include one year of specialized experience or two years of graduate-level education in a related field. At the GS-11 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 is required, or three years of graduate-level education.

Are there any citizenship requirements for this job?

Yes, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Will I need to complete a background investigation?

Yes, appointment for this position will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.

Is a probationary period required for this position?

Yes, this position may require a one-year probationary period.

Can I hold an active real estate license while applying for this position?

No, you cannot hold an active real estate license or have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.

What happens if I don't include enough information in my resume?

If you do not include enough information in your resume to demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements, no assumptions will be made, and you may be deemed not qualified.

Are there any relocation incentives for this position?

Yes, this position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, which is 20% of the annual salary, depending on the current employment status of the selectee.

How will I be evaluated for this position?

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. This includes reviewing your resume, supporting documentation, and responses to an online questionnaire.

Do I need to submit my college transcripts?

Yes, if you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of all your college transcripts or a list of courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Official transcripts will be required upon selection.

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