Location: Phoenix,AZ, USA
Summary This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As a Realty Specialist (Infrastructure Projects), you will support the development of transmission infrastructure projects, serving as a subject matter expert and adviser in the areas of administering and executing programs to acquire and manage land and land rights. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Phoenix, AZ duty location.** Responsibilities As a Realty Specialist (Infrastructure Projects), you will: Provide technical expertise in managing rights-of-way acquisition, including survey standards and damages. Provide land appraisals, conducts cost comparison data collection for establishing land values, and investigates and initiates remedial actions for encroachments or alignment change actions on existing facilities. Serve as a liaison and technical expert in land activities dealing with private landowners and Federal, state, local, and Tribal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, Arizona State Land Department, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Determine the most effective strategies and procedural and technical requirements necessary to obtain the required interests and/or rights-of-way from these agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a defensive drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license in order to visit field sites, some of which are remote or in locations affected by natural disasters. Defensive driver's training will be completed upon employment. During field site visits, the incumbent may be subject to inclement weather conditions such as rough terrain, high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-11] or pay band in the Federal service. This experience must meet all four (4) of the following: Land acquisition methods, procedures, and policies of the Federal government, including the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Technical expert in real estate terminology, principles, procedures, concepts, practices, and various types of land conveyance documents, instruments, terms, and related matters sufficient to handle a full range of realty transactions. Knowledge with Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices of implementing Federal property management and Federal, state and local government real estate laws. Project management practices, problem solving, and effective communication. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.