Realty Specialist

Summary

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Region in Phoenix, Arizona. The incumbent will perform highly specialized duties related to rights protection, litigation support, community development, economic development, resource management, project management, and overall program coordination.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/04/2024 to 11/18/2024

* Salary

$108,012 - $140,419 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Phoenix, AZ

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 1170 Realty

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

Yes

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

ST-25-12600377-CAWX-TB

* Control number

817537300

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This job is open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

* Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

* Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

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 form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference.

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Duties

* Providing oversight for management of trust and restricted fee real property ensuring the protection, conservation, and prudent utilization of Indian lands

* Analyzing requests for use of Indian owned trust assets to determine the compatibility of proposed uses with agency mission and owner needs

* Implementing a trust real estate services program to accomplish the timely and efficient processing of various realty transactions, i. e. right-of-way, surface and subsurface leasing and permitting

* Ensuring lease compliance, including accounting for use of trust assets

* Providing responses to trespasses and other unresolved rights cases

* Processing all types of transactions of trust lands

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* U. S. Citizenship Required

* Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.

* You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit

* You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period

* 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.

* If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

* Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.

* The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.

Qualifications

GS-13 Minimum Qualifications: Your resume MUST demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as an advisor concerning the implementation and management of tenure management and rights-of-way under a real estate services program; Serving as an advisor on the oversight of trust and restricted property; Providing responses to technical inquiries and explains realty services and processes; Coordinating program activities with tribes, field offices, other regional branches, AVSO, LTRO, Probate/Buyback, Central Office, and other federal land management agencies, as needed; Performing program case work involving acquisitions and land transfers, community and economic development, natural resources management, and claims resolution, with an emphasis on settlement and other negotiations.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

There is no educational requirement for the position, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position.

Additional information

All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2023 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Phoenix, Arizona. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U. S. " chart.

TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: 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 for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position w.