As Program Specialist, provides ROW program support within a State or, as a shared resource, in multiple states. The Program Specialist will provide guidance to the State Department of Transportation office(s) in the establishment or revision of the State ROW programs, in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of all ROW and related programs, and in recommending and developing actions to correct inadequacies in various State procedures and practices. 

Duties

As a Realty Specialist (Right of Way), you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must verify that you meet the grade specific qualifications.
• Applicable documents are required for the Mandatory Education requirements
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

To determine which grade(s) you may be eligible for, review the following grade specific details.  You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume or you may be deemed ineligible.   For the GS-11: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which included: Experience evaluating the effectiveness of Right of Way (ROW) highway programs, such as providing policy interpretation and technical assistance, or recommending actions to correct inadequacies in procedures and practices for ROW programs and projects. Or on Education, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also have a combination of graduate education and experience.  This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. For the GS-12: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which included: Experience managing and evaluating the effectiveness of Right of Way (ROW) highway programs, such as providing policy interpretation and technical assistance, or developing and recommending actions to correct inadequacies in procedures and practices for ROW programs and projects. You cannot qualify based on education at the GS-12 level, you must have experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Real Estate - Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values. Reading Comprehension - Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, 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).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of the closing date of this announcement. If selected, the final transcript must be received before your start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]