Realty Specialist

US Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA seeks a developmental-capacity Real Estate Acquisition Specialist to lead land purchases, easements, and leases, mentoring junior staff and advising leadership.

You will prepare planning reports, manage relocation-law compliance, and represent the agency in meetings with stakeholders, handling varied properties and resolving complex title or acquisition issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate acquisitions to support the District's civil works mission.
• Negotiate land purchases, easements, and leases while mentoring junior staff and advising leadership.
• Prepare detailed planning reports, manage relocation law compliance, and represent the agency in stakeholder meetings.
• Handle varied properties and resolve difficult title or acquisition issues.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: In a developmental capacity, you will lead real estate acquisitions to support the District's civil works mission. You will negotiate land purchases, easements, and leases while mentoring junior staff and advising leadership. Responsibilities include preparing detailed planning reports, managing compliance with relocation laws, and representing the agency in meetings with stakeholders. You will handle varied properties and resolve difficult title or acquisition issues.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Other Conditions And Requirements

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. 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 Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate. 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. THIS POSITION HAS NON COMPETITVE PROMOTION POTENTIAL UP TO THE TARGET GRADE OF GS-11. 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: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire