This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Blackfeet Agency in Browning, Montana. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units? NOTE:TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE
The vacancy for this position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every 15 days; the first cut-off date for applications is 15 calendar days from the opening date and every 15 calendar days thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans' Preference who submit a complete application after each cut-off date, but before the Certificate of Eligibles is issued, will be considered and referred, if qualified. GS-4: 1 year of General Experience: General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a Lease Compliance Technician. OR- Education: 2 years above high school. NOTE: Position is career-seasonal in nature and is subject to periods on non-pay. You will be guaranteed at least 20 pay periods of work with 6 weeks of non-pay time. Non-pay time for this position is typically between Nov-Jan and can change based on the needs of the organization. Selectee will need to sign a career seasonal agreement acknowledging the nature of this career-seasonal position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Determine overstocking, overgrazing, trespass and failure to comply with stipulations.
Perform range unit inspections to determine land use and compliance to permits and assignments.
Investigate trespass allegations and complete field inspection reports including non-compliance, livestock brands, numbers, location dates and recommends corrective action.
Apply federal and tribal grazing regulations as they pertain to lease compliance issues.