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US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is Hiring an Administrative Law Judge Near Salt Lake, UT
Duties
Appointment to this position requires final approval by the Secretary of the Interior.
Incumbent serves as an Administrative Law Judge in the Departmental Cases Hearings Division (DCHD), created by the Secretary of the Interior, residing within the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). Incumbent is under the supervision and broad administrative direction of the Chief ALJ, OHA Director, and Deputy Director.
DCHD has responsibility for the disposition of disputes arising primarily from decisions by officers of the Department of the Interior which relate to the disposal or use of public lands of the United States under a wide variety of involved and complex statutes, such as mining and mineral leasing, grazing, homestead, and public sale laws, and the more limited group of problems affecting acquired lands of the United States arising from particular statutes relating to such lands.
Hold Hearings: Pursuant to the APA's procedures and the Department's regulations, the incumbent presides over public lands hearings, both virtual and in person, held on behalf of the Department's bureaus and offices, in a fair and impartial manner, exercising all power and authority conferred on ALJ's by law. The incumbent conducts administrative proceedings that are functionally comparable to that of a trial judge of a court of record, with exceptional latitude for the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in the conduct of the proceedings and the determination of all issues of law and fact. The incumbent conducts highly adversarial proceedings, issue bench rulings during the course of a hearing on a variety of matters and decides complex issues of law and fact.
Resolve Public Lands Disputes: The incumbent conducts administrative proceedings under the APA which include, but are not limited to the following subject areas: (1) the grant or denial of licenses for grazing livestock on the public domain (Taylor Grazing Act); (2) the enforcement of laws relating to public land use (Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976); (3) the grant or denial of patents to public land; the determination of the validity of mining claims (Mining Act of 1872); (4) the determination of the rights to the surface resources of public lands; (5) the determination of competing mining and mineral rights claims; (6) the determination of homestead rights; (7) the determination of the propriety of pecuniary penalties assessed against coal mine operators or miners for violation of environmental, health or safety standards (Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act); (8) the determination of the propriety and scope of orders based upon findings of noncompliance after inspection of a mine by an authorized representative of the Secretary (Federal Mine Safety and Health Act; (9) resolution of conflicts not subject to the APA referred for special hearing by the Secretary on such issues as State versus Federal ownership of oil lands, and rights to a permit of a public carrier to construct public carrier transmission oil lines over public lands pursuant to his plenary authority (5 U.S.C. § 301 [1994]).
Other Responsibilities: The OHA Director may assign other cases to the incumbent which will require hearings for resolution. These include, but are not limited to: (1) cases under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970; (2) penalty cases under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; (3) hearings ordered by the OHA Director or the Ad Hoc Appeals Boards under 43 C.F.R. §4.704; (4) hearings ordered by the Interior Board of Indian Appeals under 43 C.F.R. §4.415 and 43 C.F.R. §4.337(a); (5) hearings pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982; (6) hearings on questions of fact and discretionary matters ordered by the Secretary pursuant to his/her plenary authority in 5 U.S.C. §301; (7) hearings for a petitioner for tribal acknowledgment having received a negative decision from the BIA Office of Federal Acknowledgement (25 C.F.R. Part 83; 43 C.F.R. Part 4, Subpart K). Additionally, incumbent may be assigned cases pursuant to the White Earth Land Settlement Act (WELSA), 25 U.S.C. §331, which includes rendering heirship determinations required by WELSA.
The incumbent follows policies and procedures of the office as directed by the OHA Director, OHA Deputy Director, and Chief ALJ, including utilizing case docket management and electronic filing systems, audio and video hearing equipment and processes, and other software and systems. Incumbent follows policies and procedures related to collaboration, review, work management processes, and case production targets. The OHA Director, OHA Deputy Director, or Chief ALJ may assign special projects to the incumbent.
OHA has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework in accordance with agency policy. This is not a remote/virtual position, and the incumbent would be expected to report to the duty station of Salt Lake City, UT.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
- You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
- You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
- 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. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
Education: You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. You must submit your law school transcript for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.
Licensure Requirement: Possession of a professional license to practice law and being authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution at the time of selection and any new appointment.
Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of ''active'' status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining ''active'' status to practice law and being in ''good standing'' also is acceptable in lieu of ''active'' status in States where the licensing authority considers ''good standing'' as having a current license to practice law.
Documentation: You must submit proof that you are licensed and authorized to practice law. Such proof can include a current active bar card, a screen print from a bar website that reflects you are an active member of the bar or a letter/certificate from the bar certifying you are licensed and authorized to practice law. Documents (bar card, screen print, letter/certificate) must be dated within 3 months of the closing date of the announcement. If using a screen print, make sure it is clear when the screen print was taken. For bar cards that do not have a date on them, please also submit a screen print or letter/certificate certifying you are licensed and authorized to practice law dated within 3 months of the announcement closing date.
Additionally, applicants must have at least seven years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. Qualifying experience must be of a type and level sufficient to demonstrate the applicant's ability to render final decisions covering a wide range of complex, highly contested issues in an efficient and timely manner.
Mandatory Qualifications: As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience that is directly related to the Mandatory Qualifications below. Failure to meet basic qualifications requirements and all mandatory qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant. In addition, applicants are being asked to respond to the question relating to supervisory experience. Supervisory experience is desired, but not mandatory.
Applicants are required to respond to each mandatory qualification question with a comprehensive narrative statement addressing each mandatory 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 Administrative Law Judge 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 AND DESIRED QUALIFICATION MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY and must not exceed 10,000 characters (including spaces) per response.
Is it recommended that you type your responses in a separate document, and then cut and paste them into the narrative text box to ensure that your application doesn't time out while you are typing your response. USA Staffing will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity, and typing in a narrative text box is not registered as activity.
- Broad legal knowledge and experience, including as (a) a judge or attorney for a court or quasi-judicial, (b) an attorney representing the government or private parties in litigation, and/or (c) an attorney advising government or private parties in legal disputes. Demonstrated ability to quickly develop a specialized knowledge of unfamiliar substantive areas.
- Understanding of (a) administrative law and (b) natural resources law, public lands law, and/or environmental law, including relevant statutes, regulations and case law.
- Skill in analyzing and synthesizing voluminous and technically complex evidentiary materials, and in researching, considering, and correctly applying the law to decide cases.
- Skill in communication, negotiation, and consensus building that have been used in high level consultative or collaborative situations, and the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
- Ability to produce a high volume of quality work in a timely manner to meet individual and organizational goals.
- Desired Experience: The incumbent of this position may have the opportunity to act as Chief ALJ on a rotating basis with other ALJs in the Departmental Cases Hearings Division. As such, supervisory experience is desired, including leadership in providing customer service; evaluating program performance; designing and implementing strategies to maximize employee potential; and supervising and managing employees.
If invited for an interview, you will be asked to provide a writing sample.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Additional information
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the Office of Hearings and Appeals. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
Additional information
The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Public 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.
Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made.
Please note that all required documentation is required for consideration for this position. If you do not provide the necessary documentation, you will not be considered.
To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12405918
Benefits
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Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include:
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, e-mail 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:
**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: Proof of licensure. See qualifications section for acceptable documentation.
3. REQUIRED: Law school transcripts
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.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
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 atwww.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.Agency contact information
Ericka Witham
Email
ericka.witham@bsee.gov
Address
Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
USNext steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include:
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, e-mail 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:
**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: Proof of licensure. See qualifications section for acceptable documentation.
3. REQUIRED: Law school transcripts
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Excepted Service
Job Summary
Full Time
$43k-55k (estimate)
05/05/2024
07/04/2024
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