About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Real Estate Division, Acquisition Branch located in Rock Island, IL.
QualificationsWho 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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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. Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, executing, and negotiating complex real estate transactions for civil works projects, including appraisal analysis and report preparation, ensuring compliance with all federal real estate laws, regulations, and acquisition requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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-12).
Major DutiesServe as a technical expert and provide leadership for complex federal and cost-shared real estate acquisition projects.Lead the identification, planning, and documentation of real estate requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Develop and manage real estate cost estimates, acquisition schedules, and funding requirements, and recommend adjustments to project scope, costs, and resources as needed.Coordinate real estate activities and requirements with District staff, project teams, federal, state, and local agencies, and cost-sharing sponsors.Conduct and oversee complex real estate acquisitions, including reviewing appraisals and property information and negotiating with landowners and other interested parties.Represent the District at public, landowner, and stakeholder meetings, and advise leadership and external parties on real estate policies, requirements, and project-related issues.Participate in project reviews and planning activities, providing recommendations on acquisition scope, resource needs, and the timing of real estate activities.