This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Real Estate Positions for to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Develops interim land-use plans for real estate planning and development purposes, to establish and ensure maximum utilization of Government-owned land. Manages land for public purposes outgranted to Federal, State or local Government agencies.

Duties

Manages land to insure highest and best possible utilization and development to improve the economy in areas affected by projects and to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of out-grants that authorize use of Government land. Through negotiation by formal advertising, out-grants Government-owned lands for industrial, recreational, commercial, agricultural, residential and other purposes. Negotiates with companies concerning abilities for easements governing right-of-way on Government lands for roadways, highways, pipelines, electric and communication lines and others. Many of the actions are controversial. Renders decisions within limits of delegated authority. As the senior specialist, the incumbent assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, the capabilities of employees; and provides technical oversight. Investigates and evaluates the financial and technical abilities of bidders, capability of meeting and maintaining Government requirements and standards, coordinates requests with other district elements. Recommends whether request should be granted or denied. Takes necessary action to dispose of Government-owned land and improvements which are excess to project requirements, including circularization to other Government agencies or their possible needs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary duty travel is required up to 25% of the time depending on mission duties and site location.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Minimum Qualifications NH-03: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes negotiating agreements and/or processing of real estate projects; assisting in implementing corrective courses of action for management and/or disposal work; and assisting with outgranting lands by mean of easement, lease, license, and/or permit. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk