Realty Specialist

The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.This position is located at the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Assistant Secretary - Policy, Management, and Budget (ASPMB), Office of the Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR), Honolulu Field Office.At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as a liaison with contractors and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) surveyors who examine, analyze, plan, and research title, survey, and historical records pertaining to lands originally set aside for, selected by, or conveyed to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust (Trust).

• Conducts research and analyzes documents pertaining to Trust Lands.

• Assists the State of Hawai'i Department of Hawaiian Home Lands with reviewing their current and prospective projects and linking them with Federal funding opportunities to complete those projects.

• Works with General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DOD), and other Federal agencies to identify land parcels no longer required for Federal use and needing disposal. Assists in determining whether the parcels are fit for transfer to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust per the requirements of the Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act.

• Represents the agency with Native Hawaiian Community Leaders and Native Hawaiian organization program managers, Federal and State officials, and Universities to answer inquiries and resolve controversial issues and problems.

Salary Range Information:

GS-09: $62,517 (step 1) - $81,272 (step 10) per annum.

First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Telework: The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary in an office setting, although some physical exertion (walking, bending, climbing, and lifting) is required. This work may entail long hours under a time constraint.

Work Environment: Work in the office is performed in a standard office environment and requires use of computers. Some travel is required.

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment. Appointments to this position, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed (NTE) 13 months with the possibility of extension up to a total of no more than four (4) years.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position, you must meet either (A) Specialized Experience, (B) Education, or (C) Combination of Education and Experience for the grade to which you are applying.

A. Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

• Researching historical documents through electronic and hard copy resources to obtain information;

• Analyzing techniques to interpret data, review research, and draw conclusions; and

• Communicating with customers to provide accurate information or assistance.

MUST MEET ALL

• OR-

B. Education:

A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Transcripts required)

• OR-

C. Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Transcripts required)

NOTE: If qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to submit a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts.

Additional Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to, at a minimum, have a limited working proficiency of the Hawaiian language ('olelo Hawai'i). Limited working proficiency means: (a) speaking - able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements; (b) reading - able to read simple prose, in a form equivalent to typescript or printing, on subjects within a familiar context. If selected for an interview, the applicant may be required to demonstrate their ability to communicate by speaking, reading and/or writing the native language.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.