Public Lands Legal Specialist

US-Bureau-of-Land-Management; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Land Management is seeking a Land Law Examiner to adjudicate rights and privileges under the laws governing public lands and resources. You will research and make decisions on applications and claims for land use, minerals leasing, and mining on public lands.

First-time federal hires start at the grade-1 step, with pay varying by grade level. Qualifications range from GS-05 to GS-09, including combinations of education and experience, with hours-per-week documentation required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of real property laws and legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and related documents.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and procedures related to public lands.

Responsibilities

• Determine the accuracy and proper execution of applications or claims and the qualifications of applicants for legal rights as requested.
• Adjudicate routine lands, mining, or mineral leasing applications.
• Answer inquiries from the public or internal customers regarding public land laws and regulations.
• Prepare routine correspondence.

Skills

Real property laws

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level education

Job description

The US Bureau of Land Management is seeking a Land Law Examiner to adjudicate rights and privileges under the laws governing public lands and resources. You will research and make decisions on applications and claims for land use, minerals leasing, and mining on public lands.

First-time federal hires start at the grade-1 step, with pay varying by grade level. Qualifications range from GS-05 to GS-09, including combinations of education and experience, with hours-per-week documentation required.