Summary About the Position: This position is responsible for the effective management, administration, technical supervision, and direction of the real estate appraisal, planning and cadastral programs associated with the District's Civil Works mission inclusive of flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, navigation, disaster response, and work for others. Responsibilities Appraise the more complex types of properties involving unique and/or mixed highest and best uses, complex legal considerations, and/or acquisition of unusual estates which require the use of unconventional appraisal techniques. Provides technical guidance to staff and contract appraisers on the interpretation and implementation of new appraisal policies. Prepares narrative appraisal reports which document technical analysis of the appraisal problem and provide support for the estimate of value conclusion. Prepares detailed narrative review reports of each appraisal report reviewed. Serves as expert witness representing the Government and defending the incumbent’s appraisal of property which is acquired through condemnation. Advises Department of Justice preparing the Government’s case and developing data concerning appraisal matters for use in legal proceedings. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for appraisal contracts - preparing contract solicitation documents, participating in contract selection boards, and managing task orders issued to the contractors. Prepares, reviews and provides technical oversight on real estate planning documents, reports and mapping products. Prepares and/or reviews non-standard estates and submits requests for non-standard estate approvals. Plans, directs and executes contracts for real estate services (title, mapping, appraisals, etc.) Plans, organizes, coordinates, and schedules Branch workload to ensure effective use of Civil Work funds. 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) 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 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) performing complex appraisals of industrial, commercial, or agricultural properties and/or performing appraisals for easement acquisitions and partial takings; AND 2) performing technical appraisal reviews of narrative appraisal reports; AND 3) performing appraisals that comply with the Uniform Standards of Appraisals for Federal Land Acquisitions; AND 4) testifying in court as an expert witness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Leadership Real Estate Technical Competence 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 for the GS-14 grade level. With regards to time-in-grade validation, if you held a position other than a GS pay plan, be sure your resume includes the pay plan and the salary you earned during the assignment. Without this information, your time-in-grade validation may not be able to be verified and will result in your not meeting the time-grade requirement for this vacancy. A further explanation of the required time in grade documentation can be found under the Required Documents section of this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this 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. 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 and Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation / Recruitment incentives MAY BE authorized.