- Position Title
- Land Transfer Resolution Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- AKDE-24-12182548-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023
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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.
The official worksite for this position is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement (Anchorage, Alaska). I understand that this position is not considered "remote work" and I will be expected to report to the duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
2.
My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year), hours per week, and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Minimum qualifications for Land Transfer Resolution Specialist, GS-0301-12
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualifications for Land Transfer Resolution Specialist, GS-0301-12.
Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
2.
Select each of the following statements that describe your ability and experience with applying qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing complex adjudication processes and systems.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying complex emerging or unprecedented land conveyance issues, briefing managers about these issues, and developing solutions to these issues.
4.
From the list of topics below, identify those that you have experience in and are proficient in communicating effectively with subject matter experts on.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Direct and coordinate work of others to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
6.
Review work of others to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
7.
Provide leadership to accomplish organizational goals by guiding and motivating others and gaining the confidence and active support of internal and external customers and stakeholder groups.
Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your analytical skills.
9.
Select one or more of the statements that describe(s) your communication knowledge and experience as it relates to resolving complex issues related to the Alaska Land Transfer Program including ANCSA, State, and Native Allotments.
10.
Select the response which best describes your experience in responding to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles as they relate to land conveyance issues.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in organizing and prioritizing work as it relates to land conveyance issues:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Provide technical advice, guidance, support and assistance to employees, supervisors and managers in the application of federal administrative laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
13.
Provide state-wide (or equivalent) authority and technical expertise in a variety of lands and realty functions.
14.
Prepare internal and/or external instruction memorandums, office manual supplements and other forms of guidance.
15.
Provide program leadership which includes providing training and instruction, in procedures, legal interpretations, and precedent decisions (Secretarial and HQ policy, Congressional legislation and Interior Board of Land Appeals and court decisions, etc.).
16.
Apply and use varied and sometimes conflicting public lands and mineral laws and regulations to resolve complex land transfer issues.
17.
Analyze and resolve conflicts in program objectives and/or critical work issues in controversial situations requiring complex negotiations.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in training and mentoring.
19.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in teaching and/or mentoring others with critical thinking, problem solving, and other tasks related to adjudication issues within the Alaska Land Transfer Program related to ANCSA, State and/or Native Allotments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Represent the organization at briefings, meetings, or conferences, ensuring organizational goals and mission are presented.
21.
Serve on panels, committees, or task forces as representative for the organization on program, budget, and funding issues.
22.
Present complex land and realty issues and explain the information and data to a wide variety of audiences, both within and outside an organization.
23.
Establish and maintain working relationships with customers/clients and representatives of other organizations that include identifying needs, problems, or complaints.
24.
Handle difficult or uncomfortable situations with diverse audiences.
25.
Negotiate issues among parties with differing interests to gain agreement on changes affecting a program or work product.
26.
Provide concise oral presentations to management to relay new information on corporate initiatives and policies, provide a status of actions, or to identify potential program problems.
Written Communication - Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
27.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing and writing analyses, option papers, decision memoranda, and/or other documents in plain language for senior managers and the public?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Write technical and non-technical reports or develop visual materials.
29.
Compose briefing papers, option papers, memorandum, reports, letters, etc. that include analysis and recommendations.
30.
Prepare, review, evaluate, and analyze written comments and recommendations on proposed regulations, directives, manuals, procedures, congressional legislation and legal decisions, identifying their impact on Federal lands.
31.
Research and compile data to write a formal decision using the Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion (IRAC) principle.
Applies Technology to Tasks - Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
32.
From the list of applications below, identify those that you have experience in and are proficient in communicating effectively with subject matter experts on.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
I understand that position requires occasional travel to various destinations which can include rural Native villages and remote Alaska field locations.
34.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: