- Position Title
- Legal Instruments Examiner
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- WYDE-24-12175678-JP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. The following question pertains to your eligibility status. Select one response that best describes qualifications.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I qualify for the GS-05 grade level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 in the Federal service or 4 years of education above high school. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience to qualify for this position. If using education to qualify, I have uploaded a copy of my transcripts to support my claim.
2.
I qualify for the GS-06 grade level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience to qualify for this position.
3.
I qualify for the GS-07 grade level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in the Federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience to qualify for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of reviewing legal documents for errors and inconsistencies and determining the subsequent actions required.
5.
Identify the land records related to legal instrument examining duties you have performed on the job:
6.
Identify the legal documents processing duties you have performed on the job. Select all items that apply.
7.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of reading maps and interpreting legal land descriptions.
8.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of locating and describing surface and mineral ownership status from surface and mineral maps.
9.
Identify the land record research duties you have performed on the job. Select all items that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of assembling information and briefing higher-level management on land issues.
11.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of providing customers with explanations of legal and technical information.
12.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of composing and issuing official letters of decision or action for an office.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience working with databases.
14.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of maintaining information in a database.
15.
I have utilized the following office productivity software in accomplishing my work assignments. Select all items that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Indicate the level of your proficiency in applying laws, regulations and policy to the examination of minerals related applications and actions.
17.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out the task of locating and interpreting laws, regulations, legal decisions, and opinions.
18.
Indicate your level of experience, education or training in performing quality control activities directly related to maintenance of public lands records.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.