Job Title: REALTY SPECIALIST (CONVEYANCES), GS-1170-7/9/11
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Job Announcement Number: PR-11-10
JOB SUMMARY:
| The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. REALTY SPECIALIST (CONVEYANCES), GS-1170-7/9/11, #4230240A, Pacific Region, Office of the Deputy Director-Trust Services, Division of Real Estate Services, A&D/Rights of Way/Lease/Permit/Fee-to-Trust, Sacramento, California GS-11: $61,451 - $79,883 Per Annum GS-09: $50,790 - $66,022 Per Annum GS-07: $41,522 - $53,983 Per Annum NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES INCLUDING REIMBURSABLE REAL ESTATE EXPENSES WILL BE AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS, EXCLUDING CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED HOME SALE. INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification of Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles that are not currently employed with the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7). Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian Preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50B, as proof. wwwglobaljobscareer.blogspot.com | |
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Sacramento, CA
NOTE: If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition under the Merit Promotion Program at such time as performance and qualification requirements are met and classification review discloses the duties being performed properly warrant classification to the next higher grade level.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Incumbent plans and implements acquisition and disposal transactions and projects for trust and restricted property, ensuring the protection of trust assets and receipt of fair market value or agreed upon value. Serve as an advocate in assisting the tribes and tribal members with respect to the conveyance of their real property holdings. Complete the recommendation for approval/disapproval of the conveyance. Ensure that approval/disapproval of the conveyance. Ensure that approvals/disapprovals/awards are recorded in the appropriate system of record. Ensure that beneficiaries and other interest parties are aware of the decision, appeal rights, etc. Provides assistance in areas related to real estate services, and real estate technical personnel and reviews work in progress to provide advice on assignments, release of information, completeness of process, etc. Researches, analyzes and reviews complex and conflicting problems and issues, and provides findings and recommendations on problems/issues. Provide technical assistance to tribal members who apply for the sale of land, patents in fee, exchanges, partitionments, removal of restrictions, and return to trust status of fee lands. Authorize appropriate and accurate distribution of funds. Consult with land owners and other interested parties about the conveyance process and other needs and documentation. Additional tasks may include management tasks appropriate to the role and location, including contributions in the following areas; managing performance, managing relationships, supervising others, budgeting/reporting/analysis, and creating an environment of excellence.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1170).
GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR 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.
GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level OR 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.
GS-07: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include work involving providing oversight to management of trust and restricted property; performing on-site inspections for compliance; recommending corrective action or changes needed; analyzing transactions including applications, land descriptions, appraisals, NEPA, TSR, and other clearances, to ensure compliance; consulting with beneficiaries, lessees, land owners and other interested parties about the contracting process, options, and other needs and documentation. (Your resume must support this experience.)
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. S.A.A. is based on (1) Class standing-applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class, based on completed courses; or (2) Grade-Point Average-applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) Election to membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society – membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
OTHER: Incumbent is required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
As part of the application process, you are required to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF FEDERAL OR DEPARTMENTAL, BUREAU POLICIES FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL AND MANAGEMENT.
- RESEARCH SKILLS IN ORDER TO ANALYZE HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS AND RECORDS TO COLLECT OWNERSHIP RECORDS, LOCATIONS, ENCUMBRANCES, HISTORICAL USE, LAND CONSOLIDATION PLANS, CONFLICTS IN LAND USE OR ADJACENT LAND USE, OR OTHER DATA NEEDED TO RESOLVE ISSUES OR POTENTIAL ISSUES.
- ABLILITY TO READ AND INTERPRET MAPS OF DEFINITE LOCATION, PLATS, SURVEYS, ALIQUOT PARTS, METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTIONS, ETC., AND A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF CADASTRAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INDIAN TRUST LAND BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS.
- ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND WORK APPROPRIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH BENEFICARIES AND CLIENTS TO ASSESS THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE AND ADDRESS PROBLEMS.
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
The Bureau of Indian Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc
OTHER INFORMATION:
CTAP & ICTAP APPLICANTS: Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) participants who are well qualified may apply for this position. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, an applicant must provide written notification that they will be losing their current federal position. To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP, an applicant must provide proof that they have lost their federal position within the last year. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For more information regarding CTAP & ICTAP, please visithttp://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply Online
- Click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register
- Answer the Questionnaire and click on SUBMIT my answers
- UPLOAD all required documents and other supporting documents
- To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov
- Click on Application Status
- Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue
We strongly encourage you to apply online. However, if you cannot apply online, you may FAX your assessment questionnaire, resume and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144 by following the steps below.
To Apply by Fax:
- Print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX
- Answer the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
- When faxing a completed OPM Form 1203-FX, this will serve as your fax cover and must be placed on TOP of your application and other supporting documents. No other fax page is required. Simply make sure all six pages of the completed OPM Form 1203-FX are on top of all other documents being faxed
Combination Online/Fax:
- Click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register
- ANSWER the Questionnaire and click on SUBMIT my answers
- Print the US Government Application Cover Page
- Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number 454752, SSN, and full name to ensure that your documents are associated with the rest of your application
- Fax your US Government Application Cover Page, application, and supporting documents to(478) 757-3144
Please note that it is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., questionnaire responses, resume, and any supporting documents) are complete and accurate.
All electronic submissions and/or faxes must be completed by Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position requires the submission of additional forms as described under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. Failure to provide the required information and/or documentation may result in your application not being considered for employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Resume showing relevant experience and education
- References - List three people who are not related to you and are not current or previous supervisors
- Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment, if claiming Indian preference. No other form will be accepted
- Form DD-214, if claiming veterans preference; and VA letter and Standard Form 15, if claiming 10 point preference
- Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
- College Transcript is required for verification of qualifying education
- GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record (optional during the application process; however, selectees will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process)
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete application will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, veteran preference, experience, training, and/or education. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Samuel Ware
Phone: (405)247-1603
Email: SAMUEL.WARE@BIA.GOVAgency Information:
BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko
DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
PLEASE FAX TO 478-757-3144
XXXXX, OK 73005
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email notifying you that your submission was successful. After a review of your application is made, you will be notified regarding your rating and referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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