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The minimum pay for this position is $141,022. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Regular telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor.
Learn more about this agency11/17/2023 to 01/05/2024
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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761251700
This is an Excepted-Service position and this appointment will not confer Competitive-Service status (i.e., career or career-conditional).
NOTE: Special requirements for current and former political appointees. See How to Apply section for more information.
The incumbent of this position serves as an Administrative Judge on the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA or the Board). The IBLA is a unit of the Department's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) authorized by the Secretary of the Interior to decide appeals from decisions of the Department's bureaus and offices. The IBLA's mission is to provide an impartial forum within the Department for the fair resolution of disputes involving public lands and natural resources under the Department's jurisdiction. The IBLA is separate and independent from the bureaus and offices whose decisions it reviews.
The IBLA decides appeals of decisions made by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, and Office of Natural Resources Revenue, and decisions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding royalty management on Indian lands. The IBLA also decides appeals of certain decisions by administrative law judges in OHA's Departmental Cases Hearings Division. The IBLA's appeals involve royalty determinations, on- and offshore mineral and energy management decisions, and a variety of other land-use decisions, including decisions related to the management of timber, vegetation, wildfire, grazing, wild horses and burros, travel, and recreation.
Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be current members in good standing of a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States.You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript that proves that you have successfully graduated from an accredited law school.
YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.
The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest, DI-278. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.
The sensitivity level of the position requires completion of a successful background investigation of the selectee. Prior to appointment, all applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, martial status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring authority directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (P.L. 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Each applicant is required to submit a comprehensive narrative statement addressing each mandatory technical qualification individually. The narrative must demonstrate the necessary level of skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in this Senior Level position. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. Applicants who fail to provide this narrative statement in the format requested will not be considered. EACH MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY and must not exceed two pages each. IF YOU EXCEED THIS LIMIT, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. REQUIRED Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
**Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
**Duties and accomplishments**Employer's name and address
**Supervisor's name and phone number
**Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
**Salary**Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor**Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. REQUIRED A narrative statement addressing each of the Mandatory Qualifications - experience (paid and unpaid), education, training, awards, and/or self-development activities as related to each. Each Mandatory Qualification must be addressed separately. Narrative statements must not exceed 2 pages for each individual Mandatory Qualification. IF YOU EXCEED THESE LIMITS, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
3. REQUIRED Proof of J.D. or LL.B. degree and current Bar membership that is in good standing. You must provide proof of certification from the state and or territory that you have received your bar certification and or a physical copy of your Bar certification or membership card that provides proof of your standing and displays that your standing is good and current.
4. REQUIRED If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.
5. REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE If you wish to have your status as a veteran considered, you must submit the appropriate documentation, such as a DD-214, SF-15 with appropriate supporting documentation and/or your last official statement from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, if you have a service connected disability.
6. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number.
7. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Candidates are requested to complete the DI-1935, Applicant Background Survey, on a voluntary basis. Information will be used solely to review compliance with Federal law. Failure to complete this form will not affect consideration. The form can be found online at http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.htm(http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.htm)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Note for certain applicants:
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, please click on:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12208441
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. If you are notified for scheduling an interview, you will be asked to provide a writing sample for review by the interview panel. You will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/761251700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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