Realty Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • New Orleans, LA

17h

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Serves as the Real Estate Project Manager directing and advising clients, sponsors and team members on the acquisition of major project lands, easements, real property and rights-of-way.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires travel to other duty locations occationally.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting and negotiating real estate acquisition actions for lands, easements, rights-of-way, partial interests, and high-value properties. 2) Overseeing property interests and settlement terms by non-Federal sponsors and government agencies. 3) Reviewing acquisition files, surveys, title documents, appraisals, deeds, and relocation agreements for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements. 4) Preparing acquisition reports, counteroffers, and recommendations to support property acquisition, relocation, or condemnation actions.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Manage major real estate acquisition projects involving land, easements, rights-of-way, and other property interests.
• Plan and execute complex property acquisitions and relocations involving high-value properties, partial interests, businesses, and residences.
• Control project schedules, budgets, and funding to meet acquisition milestones and program requirements.
• Negotiate with landowners and stakeholders and prepare recommendations for acquisition, settlement, or condemnation actions.
• Review acquisition documents and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and project requirements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed