Summary About the Position: Independently manages/directs the District's Real Estate Program. Plans, directs, administers, and correlates various projects and programs through subordinate branch and field project office(s). Major functions managed are Outgrant Management, Acquisition, Management and Disposal, Real Property Accountability, Local Flood Protection Program, Continuing Authorities Program, Appraisal, Relocations and Realty Technical Services. Responsibilities Provides input and recommendations to the Commander regarding real estate program activity planning and evaluation regarding aspects of long-range planning. Makes preliminary studies of proposed acquisition or disposal projects to determine most advisable methods for processing the various types of property taking into consideration anticipated problems, changing economic conditions. Exercises maximum delegation of authority in accepting options, issuances of out-leases, in-leases, and modification and cancellation of leases Participates in conferences and negotiations with city, county, or levee district officials. Directs/coordinates the compilation of information and data for construction and relocation contracts. Serves as a member of the Regional Real Estate Functional Board collaborating on the development and implementation of regional real estate plans and strategies Full scope of supervisory responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Reinstatement 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; 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 Requirements: One year of specialized experience which includes: One year of experience: Managing real estate functions, including acquisition, disposal, property management, and relocations. Applying federal and DoD real estate policies, coordinating agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Resolving real estate issues, support program planning, and collaborate with stakeholders. Overseeing projects, managing resources, and providing guidance to staff. Communicating policy interpretation and contract negotiations. Managing/Supervising personnel, hiring, training, evaluations, and compliance. This specialized experience is equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal Service GS-13. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Negotiation Organizational Awareness Problem Solving Real Estate Workforce Planning Writing 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). Must meet within 30 days of the closing date of the 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. Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field position CP18. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.