This position is part of the Western Area Power Administration in the Rocky Mountain Region office located in Loveland, CO. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**

Duties

Independently implements, and manages land rights policies and procedures, standards, and procedures to support all RMR's maintenance and construction related activities in accordance with the broad overall policy objectives established by RMR's Regional Manager, RMR' s Maintenance and Environmental managers, W AP A's Lands Manager, and DOE. Coordinates the various land acquisition functions in RMR through proper planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of land related activities. Reviews and determines whether proposals for the use of WAPA property are compatible with the purposes for which the properties were acquired. Establishes and implements sound project management practices including task planning, resource matrix, milestones, and delivery dates on a tasks or project basis. Serves as one if the several realty specialist for all maintenance and construction-related realty issues and provides subject matter expertise, advice, and assistance to RMR's Maintenance unit when discussing W AP A's realty and land management policies, guidelines, and procedures. Participates in proposed facilities route planning and provides expert and technical findings to identify land ownership, social, economic, or political problems that may affect the plan and to provide recommended solutions in a timely manner.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience for the GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 in the federal service, and must meet all 3 of the following experiences. Providing input to determine the most effective means of avoiding damage to environmental assets before implementing lands actions. Working with individuals and groups to develop realty proposals for approval and action. Presenting material in a clear and effective manner to professional work groups and others. Assisting with multiple projects simultaneously that may require extended periods of time between the start and completion of the project or task. OR B. Education: Have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a LL.B. or J.D., leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university, if related in business administration, public administration or policy, and land use planning. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education). OR C. Combination: Have some specialized experience as described in statement A, but less than one (1) year; and have more than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of graduate education as described in statement B. To calculate your combined amount, first determine the amount of your specialized experience as a percentage of the requirement listed in A above. Then determine the amount of your graduate education in excess of one full year (18 semester hours) as a percentage of the requirement listed in B above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education. Specialized experience for the GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the federal service, and must meet all 3 of the following experiences: Analyzing results of environmentally oriented research data to determine the most effective means of avoiding damage to environmental asset assets before implementing lands actions. Obtaining individual and group cooperation to develop realty proposals for approval and action. Presenting material gathered from diverse sources and disciplines in a clear and effective manner to professional work groups and others. Managing multiple projects simultaneously that may require extended periods of time between the start and completion of the project or task. OR B. Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in business administration, public administration or policy, and land use planning. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education). OR C. Combination: Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education, as described above. To combine education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. (NOTE: Only units in excess of the first two years (36 semester hours or the Master's level) may be used to meet the educational requirement.) Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education). Specialized experience for the GS-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the federal service, and must meet all 3 of the following experiences. Resolving and/or evaluating issues which relate to lands and realty programs. Managing public land activities requiring close coordination between federal agencies, state and local governments, and/or public land user groups. Interpreting laws, regulations, and procedures concerning land cases. Interpreting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) laws for land and resource management programs. Communicating with other realty specialists, other Federal agencies, landowners and attorneys, title companies, local/state governments, and the public. OPM Qualification General Policies Websitewww.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

In order to be rated as qualified though education you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.".

Contacts

• Address Western Area Power Administration 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: MID-ATLANTIC SERVICE BRANCH
• Email: [email protected]