Realty Specialist

This announcement is being advertised as a Forest Service National Hiring effort to fill multiple vacancies. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer. ?For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Bethany Ihle at bethany.ihle@usda.gov.

Duties are listed at the GS-11 grade level.

Evaluate potential impact of proposed land use on management, protection, development, and utilization of natural resources, and conformance with plans, policies, regulations, and statutory authorities.

Administer all aspects of the special use programs such as permits, easements, linear rights-of-way, private in-holdings, or communications sites.

Provide program leadership in the planning, direction, and coordination of land adjustment such as disposal, purchase, exchange, donation, partial interest, condemnation, real estate title preparation, and cost-share agreements.

Process special use authorization renewals, transfer of ownership, terminations, revocations, or suspensions as appropriate.

Develop and prepare rights-of-way plans and programs for approval.

Provide technical advice on the appropriate authorities and fees for issuance of special use authorizations in accordance with policy, laws, regulations, and local conditions.

Provide assistance to unit leaders in the development of plans and budget for administering land uses and/or minerals programs.

Coordinate or participate on interdisciplinary teams to develop or review environmental assessment reports and environmental statements.

Perform supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.