About the Position: This position is responsible for the effective management, administration, technical supervision, and direction of the real estate appraisal, planning and cadastral programs associated with the District's Civil Works mission inclusive of flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, navigation, disaster response, and work for others.

Duties

Appraise the more complex types of properties involving unique and/or mixed highest and best uses, complex legal considerations, and/or acquisition of unusual estates which require the use of unconventional appraisal techniques. Provides technical guidance to staff and contract appraisers on the interpretation and implementation of new appraisal policies. Prepares narrative appraisal reports which document technical analysis of the appraisal problem and provide support for the estimate of value conclusion. Prepares detailed narrative review reports of each appraisal report reviewed. Serves as expert witness representing the Government and defending the incumbent’s appraisal of property which is acquired through condemnation. Advises Department of Justice preparing the Government’s case and developing data concerning appraisal matters for use in legal proceedings. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for appraisal contracts - preparing contract solicitation documents, participating in contract selection boards, and managing task orders issued to the contractors. Prepares, reviews and provides technical oversight on real estate planning documents, reports and mapping products. Prepares and/or reviews non-standard estates and submits requests for non-standard estate approvals. Plans, directs and executes contracts for real estate services (title, mapping, appraisals, etc.) Plans, organizes, coordinates, and schedules Branch workload to ensure effective use of Civil Work funds.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain an active Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Temporary travel (TDY) of up to 25% of the time may be required.
• A one-year supervisory probation period to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry into position and annually thereafter.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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) performing complex appraisals of industrial, commercial, or agricultural properties and/or performing appraisals for easement acquisitions and partial takings; AND 2) performing technical appraisal reviews of narrative appraisal reports; AND 3) performing appraisals that comply with the Uniform Standards of Appraisals for Federal Land Acquisitions; AND 4) testifying in court as an expert witness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementLeadershipReal EstateTechnical Competence 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-13 for the GS-14 grade level. With regards to time-in-grade validation, if you held a position other than a GS pay plan, be sure your resume includes the pay plan and the salary you earned during the assignment. Without this information, your time-in-grade validation may not be able to be verified and will result in your not meeting the time-grade requirement for this vacancy. A further explanation of the required time in grade documentation can be found under the Required Documents section of this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70118 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk