This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for USACE for Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a team member for any of the teams established for the Civil and Military Branches. At the GS-11 target grade Incumbent is assigned the more difficult and complex properties, transactions, and problems, typically requiring an in-depth analysis of the issues and possible alternatives.

Duties

Negotiates and prepares outgrants authorizing the temporary use of Government property to other Government agencies, state and political subdivisions, and private individuals. Prepares estimates for administrative costs associated with the acquisition of real estate interests. Prepares correspondence on behalf of the Branch Chief and/or Chief of Real Estate Division. Reviews real estate agreements to ensure Lessor is in compliance with the terms of the agreements. Provides advice on methods of increasing utilization rates of property.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) business travel of 25% is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the nd/or 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) Understanding negotiation concepts with individuals/representatives in situations involving the acquisition of real estate interests; 2) Assisting with the preparation of real estate documents agreements to assure compliance with all real estate laws; 3) Understanding the concept of estimating administrative costs for real estate actions and/or 4) Assisting with the management of real estate actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business, Accounting, or Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Donovan Knight
• Email: [email protected]