Realty Specialist; Generalist

Realty Specialist (Generalist)

Your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to:

• Process and manage realty contracts and conveyance transactions including leases, permits, easements, rights-of-way, patents, disposals, acquisitions, and restriction removals; ensure all required clearances (e.g., appraisals, NEPA, TSR) are secured.

• Consult with beneficiaries, lessees, co-owners, and other parties to explain processes, options, documentation, and requirements for trust real property actions; provide accurate and timely trust asset information.

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex or conflicting land and title issues, including ownership records, encumbrances, historical land use, and adjacent land use conflicts; provide findings and recommendations to BIA, tribes, landowners, and lower-graded staff.

• Conduct on-site inspections and field investigations involving possible trespass, encroachments, or natural resource damages to gather data for potential or identified claims.

• Monitor and document compliance with realty terms and conditions, including preventing trespass and misuse of trust assets; use automated systems such as TAAMS to track and record transactions.

• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and tribal governments as well as private parties to negotiate and complete real estate actions; provide expert guidance and ensure proper application of applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

• Provide mentoring or training for lower-graded specialists on realty processes, compliance, and trust responsibilities.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.