Realty Specialist

Bureau of Reclamation; Billings (MT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation in the United States is seeking a Realty Specialist to support realty transactions and land management for project needs. The role involves reviewing titles, ensuring compliance with federal policies, and coordinating with regional staff on land acquisitions and disposals.

The position requires interaction with tribal officials and other agencies, with duties developing as you advance. Telework is eligible, and the posted salary range reflects yearly compensation.

Qualifications

• Transcript submission required for education substitution.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable but official upon start.

Responsibilities

• Completes and reviews a broad variety of realty transactions for legal correctness to ensure policies are followed.
• Maintains land records and develops status reports on land acquisitions or disposals.
• Negotiates with private landholders, tribal officials, and other agencies to secure lands and rights-of-way.

Job description

• Schedule: You may be required to work overtime.

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Realty Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Living Conditions: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Completes and reviews of a broad variety of realty transactions for legal correctness to ensure Reclamation policies and procedures are adhered to including permits, licenses, leases, easements, inventory, trespass, acquisition, disposal, and exchange of withdrawn or acquired Federal land. Examines each title and ascertains if any title defects exist that must be resolved or cleared.

Maintains land records for projects within the Region. Develops status reports to keep Regional Office personnel, easement coordinators, and tribes informed of the status of land acquisition or disposals that affect them. Negotiates with private landholders, tribal officials, and officials of state and other Federal agencies to secure lands, rights-of-way, and interests for project purposes. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

What is the work schedule?

This is a You may be required to work overtime. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.