This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for USACE for Real Estate Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Branch Chief in Real Estate Division, Principal Advisor and Consultant to the Chief, Real Estate Division on all technical Real Estate Matters associated with Real Estate projects through the District.

Duties

Exercise administrative and technical supervision over Branch employees and contract employees, both directly and through team leaders. Plan work to be accomplished by the Branch; set and adjust short-term priorities; assign work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and capabilities of individual employees. Interview candidate for positions in the Branch and recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Resolve complaints from employees, referring more serious, unresolved complaints to Chief, Real Estate Division. Search for ways to eliminate or reduce bottlenecks, promote team building, and improve business practices. Serve as Point-of-Contact and authoritative source of information and advice to Chief, Real Estate Division and to the district staff elements regarding technical real estate issues involving the Branch. Plan, organize and monitor key features of ongoing projects to assure customer priorities are met. Monitor Branch budget and obtain clearances, authorizations, and funds when required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens If you are a current or former permanent status federal employee or a veteran apply to announcement number CERE237774052365. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working at a senior level overseeing, reviewing and providing guidance and instruction on real estate issues, policies, and changes impacting real estate management; exercising administration and technical supervision over employees to manage the development of overall goals and objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityLeadershipOral Communication

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RE-W07202 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk