- Position Title
- Land Law Examiner (Lands & Realty)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- NV-DEU-24-12221494-JP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to Monday, December 18, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR 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.
From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Land Law Examiner, GS-0965-09/11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
1.
Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the GS-09. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
2.
Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the GS-11. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience, education, or training in dealing with government regulations and policies.
5.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in analyzing and interpreting a variety of regulations, statutes, judicial decisions, and opinions to determine when they apply to unique or novel situations.
6.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in applying laws, regulations, or governmental policies to mineral and land law issues or authorizations.
7.
I have applied the following in accomplishing work assignments (select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in determining surface and mineral ownership status.
9.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in drafting legal documents such as decisions, grants, or leases related to land law issues.
10.
I have utilized the following legal source materials in accomplishing my work assignments (select all that apply).
11.
From the following list, select those which reflect your highest level of proficiency in the area of land law examining.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in searching and abstracting titles, and interpreting land status records, survey plats or tract books.
13.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your proficiency in the use of computer systems including word processing and databases.
14.
Identify the following office automation tasks that you have experience in.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in assembling information and briefing higher-level management on land issues. (GS-11 only)
16.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in providing advice on examining or adjudicating legal cases.
17.
Select the statement that best describes the level of your experience in maintaining contacts with oil/gas, utility, minerals exploration companies or the general public concerning lands and mineral applications.
18.
Select the statement that best reflects your ability to orally communicate technical information.
19.
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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.