Legal Administrative Specialist (Water Rights)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Land Management
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Salary: $89508 – $116362/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-16
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-01

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Job Summary

This position is a Legal Administrative Specialist (Water Rights) GS-0901-12 at the Bureau of Land Management MT930-DIV OF RESOURCES AND PLANNING located in one of the following locations: Billings, MT Butte, MT Dillon, MT Lewistown, MT Miles City, MT This position is also open to status candidates under announcement CBUI-26-13062274-ST-AWF. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perfect and maintain water rights on BLM Administered lands on behalf of the U.S.

Government Coordinate with the State and Local Governments on water rights issues Coordinate with the Office of the Solicitor and the Department of Justice on water rights litigation Coordinate monitoring of water rights and water uses with the BLM MT field and district offices Provide oversight and guidance to BLM MT field and district offices regarding water rights and uses on BLM Administered lands

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience. 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

Contact

StaffingTeam4@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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