Realty Specialist

Realty Specialist (SME Primary Reviewer)

Work Location: Remote* (site visits and in person attendance at technical meetings may be required)

Eagle Health is seeking a highly qualified professional to support the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in providing efficient real estate services for Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41) and other priority projects. This role is crucial for the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act Section 70007, and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's Environmental Review Improvement Fund (ERIF).

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Purpose:

The purpose of the National BIA Real Estate Services Review and Processing Support contract for FAST-41 projects is to improve the efficacy of the application review and process by contracting additional capacity to address the application workload in an accurate and timely manner. Increasing capacity will improve consistency, efficiency, and coordination with Tribes, Tribal offices, state agencies, and other Federal agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Property Management: Acquire, manage, and dispose of real property for public lands programs, water projects, and general or special purpose spaces.
• Loan Insurance Programs: Manage and dispose of properties acquired under Federal loan insurance programs.
• Contract Management: Assist in processing applications for rights-of-way, permitting, and leases. Coordinate with Tribes to facilitate FAST-41 project approvals.
• Application Review: Analyze Tribal applications for consistency with BIA policies and facilitate secretarial waivers of regulations.
• Coordination: Work with Tribal applicants, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) staff, appraisers, and federal partners. Track applications in the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System (TAAMS).
• Outreach: Conduct outreach on the Environmental Review Improvement Fund Tribal Assistance Program and provide technical assistance to Tribes.
• Data Analysis: Review current and historical transactions, trust titles, and records, ensuring accurate reporting in Title Status Reports.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with NEPA, Section 106, bonding, and fair market value appraisals.
• Documentation: Prepare and review contract management documentation, manage records, and ensure all data collection and reports are complete and accurate.
• Reporting: Review and assist with NEPA project proposals, Environmental Assessments, and other related documents.
• Customer Interaction: Provide customer-focused services on trust and restricted fee lands for broadband activities.
• Land Resource Management: Assist with site visit requests and logistical coordination for fieldwork.
• Expertise: Provide expertise on real estate services, archaeological resources, historic preservation, and paleontology.

Specific Tasks:

• Encoding and Processing: Acknowledge receipt and review of applications, ensuring rights-of-way are properly surveyed and recorded.
• Legal and Compliance Requirements: Meet all regulatory requirements, including consent, land status, legal descriptions, encumbrance verification, and NEPA and Section 106 compliance.
• Documentation and Administrative Processes: Prepare and manage contract management documentation, including applications, administrative reviews, and record management.
• Coordination and Communication: Participate in meetings and coordinate with Tribes, Tribal offices, state agencies, and other Federal agencies. Coordinate closely with the BIA Central Office and Regions.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on project status and progress, ensuring all deliverables are submitted in electronic format.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Task Performance: Assist the BIA in achieving mission goals.
• Reliability: Deliver projects that meet BIA specifications with dependable consistency.
• Product Specifications: Ensure finished products adhere to specific requirements and standards set by the BIA.
• Accessibility and Prompt Delivery: Ensure projects are readily accessible and delivered promptly to facilitate effective BIA operations.