REALTY OFFICER (DEPUTY).

US Army Corps of Engineers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Real Estate Program Manager in New York to lead a district-wide real estate portfolio and provide strategic direction for multiple projects and PPAs. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with states and partners, and representing the program in public-facing contexts.

The position requires strong leadership, policy guidance, and collaboration with federal and local stakeholders to advance the Civil Works program.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience managing project execution and real estate services.
• Experience monitoring contractor work.
• Experience providing policy guidance for real estate programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive real estate support to the District Civil Works Program and partners.
• Supervise Real Estate Division staff and coordinate program direction.
• Speak publicly with authority on project matters and public relations.
• Coordinate with higher HQ, other districts, agencies, and stakeholders on project activities.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Policy development

Interagency coordination

Job description

Duties

• Exercises full responsibility for providing comprehensive real estate support to the District Civil Works Program with over 30 projects and PPAs to include providing support to the States of New York and New Jersey and their array of local partners.
• Executes technical responsibilities and supervision over the real estate program management responsibilities including overall planning, programming and direction of assigned functions and responsibilities of the Real Estate Division.
• Exercises technical supervision over the staff and provides continuing leadership and to accomplish goal and objectives; may include District OPLAN or other special initiative projects. Assigns specific program responsibility to employees.
• Publicly speaks with authority on matters of technical or public relations importance explaining proposed projects and other matters relating to the activities of the District.
• Attends and participates in coordination conferences with representatives of higher headquarters; other districts, divisions or Federal agencies; municipal governments; political interests; contractors; industry; and others.
• Selects subordinate supervisory personnel (in accordance with current Corps of Engineers guidance) for placement and promotion.
• Counsels employees on matters and problems that have a potential effect on their work and resolves complaints from subordinate supervisors and other employees.
• Exercises delegated personnel management authority personally and through subordinate supervisors to plan for future workload, request additional resources, and achieve optimum organizational simplicity and economy.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Real Estate Contracting Officer certification within 24 months.
• This position requires a financial disclosure upon entry and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500‑7‑R.

Who may apply

US Citizens or 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.

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

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

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Managing execution of project and programs; AND 2) Contributing to policy and processes for Real Estate services; AND 3) Monitoring quality of contractor work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑13).

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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 or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Command is anticipating relocating from 26 Federal Plaza to a new site. Proposals requested for areas in Newark NJ, Hoboken NJ, or Jersey City NJ; however, final duty station still to be determined.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.