Summary About the Position: This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Real Estate Division, Memphis, TN. Serves as Chief, Acquisition, Planning & Realty Services Branch, and also with a dual capacity of serving as the Deputy Chief of Real Estate, with overall responsibility for accomplishment of the real estate acquisition program required for civil works projects in the District for which the Acquisition Branch duties assigned and monitor. Responsibilities Provides mission essential work to the District's overall real estate program which directly and significantly impacts the navigation, flood control, hurricane protection, and environmental protection services. Responsible for developing, scheduling, and executing the direct Federal real estate acquisition and leasing activities for all Memphis District projects. Represent the agency in negotiations of highly complex and sensitive situations involving acquisition of interest of real property. Manage real estate contracts including contractor schedules and evaluating contractor performance. Prepare and/or review cost estimates for projects. Responsible for the overall planning, administration, and supervision of subordinate staff to accomplish program objectives. 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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act 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; 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) Experience in delivering an acquisition program for civil works projects or projects for other governmental agencies. 2) Experience in the acquisition of lands for local sponsor projects & direct federal projects and representing the agency in negotiations of highly complex and/or sensitive situations involving acquisition of interest of real property for the Federal Government and on behalf of the Non-Federal Sponsor. 3) Experience in reviewing and approving matters arising under the Uniform Act for compliance with applicable statutes, cases and regulations. 4) Experience in the management of real estate project milestones and budget for projects assigned to the work unit. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Administration and Management Leadership Project Management Real Estate 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). Education 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 probationary period may be required. One year supervisory probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized. Student Loan repayment may be authorized.