About the Position: This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Real Estate Division, Memphis, TN. Serves as Chief, Acquisition, Planning & Realty Services Branch, and also with a dual capacity of serving as the Deputy Chief of Real Estate, with overall responsibility for accomplishment of the real estate acquisition program required for civil works projects in the District for which the Acquisition Branch duties assigned and monitor.

Duties

Provides mission essential work to the District's overall real estate program which directly and significantly impacts the navigation, flood control, hurricane protection, and environmental protection services. Responsible for developing, scheduling, and executing the direct Federal real estate acquisition and leasing activities for all Memphis District projects. Represent the agency in negotiations of highly complex and sensitive situations involving acquisition of interest of real property. Manage real estate contracts including contractor schedules and evaluating contractor performance. Prepare and/or review cost estimates for projects. Responsible for the overall planning, administration, and supervision of subordinate staff to accomplish program objectives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a Valid State issued Driver's License. (MUST ATTACH TO APPLICATION)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 1) Experience in delivering an acquisition program for civil works projects or projects for other governmental agencies. 2) Experience in the acquisition of lands for local sponsor projects & direct federal projects and representing the agency in negotiations of highly complex and/or sensitive situations involving acquisition of interest of real property for the Federal Government and on behalf of the Non-Federal Sponsor. 3) Experience in reviewing and approving matters arising under the Uniform Act for compliance with applicable statutes, cases and regulations. 4) Experience in the management of real estate project milestones and budget for projects assigned to the work unit. 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: Acquisition StrategyAdministration and ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementReal Estate Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk