Realty Assistant (Generalist/OA)

The vacancy for this position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every 15 days; the first cut-off date for applications is 15 calendar days from the opening date and every 15 calendar days thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans’ Preference who submit a complete application after each cut-off date, but before the Certificate of Eligibles is issued, will be considered and referred, if qualified. Minimum Qualification Requirements: GS-05 level: I have at least 1 year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level that involved word processing, either solely or in combination with clerical work – for example, preparing realty correspondence, maintenance of logs and clearing and categorizing files or documents to aid in delivery of documents or files to the appropriate file format. OR four years above high school. GS-6 level: I have at least 1 year of specialized equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the federal service providing lessee and land owner information pertaining to disposal, tenure, right-of-way, permits, lease, and sales and conveyance activities that include verifying data in contracts and assuring regulatory compliance; using automated systems to manage and input data in electronic records; gathering pertinent data to build reports using dates and ownership records from various sources; verifying ownership, and reviewing current and historic data; & monitoring routine activities from beginning to end. GS-7 level: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level. Specialized experience demonstrates the applicants’ ability to assist with preparation of leases and permits, researching regulations and laws concerning leases, providing information to prospective leases, reviewing documents for completion and accuracy. Maintain files of all permits, leases and realty documents, consulting with customers/potential leases on a daily basis and answering inquiries of leases and permits. Providing direct assistance in preparing realty correspondence, reports, typing, maintain logs, data sheets, and processing of realty transactions. Preparing and clearing and categorizing files. Perform a variety of administrative duties, analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions; plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing. (Your resume must support this experience.) 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.
This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Blackfeet Agency in Browning, Montana. This position is to provide Real Estate Services by providing program support. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.