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Summary As a Realty Specialist, you will serve as the highest level technical expert in the fields of Federal acquisition of land rights and land management to support transmission infrastructure within the headquarters office of Western Area Power Administration. This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified. Responsibilities Responsible for the management WAPA land acquisition projects and supporting activities, federal and/or private, in consultation with the Lands Manager, including serving as a technical lead in providing guidance and direction to Regional Realty Specialists. to perform tasks that support the NRO's priorities. Liaison and technical expert in land activities dealing with Federal land management agencies such as the BLM, Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Determines the most effective strategies and procedural and technical requirements necessary to obtain the required interests and/or rights-of-way from these agencies. Negotiates Right-of -Way Agreements with Indian Tribes requiring coordination with the Tribe, individual allottees and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Serves as a technical lead for other realty specialists within the NRO and in WAPA regions. Works with the Lands Manager to develop, monitor and re-adjust tasks on a priority basis. Responsible for conveying and guiding the work of the land acquisition teams. 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. Travel of up to 25% annually is required; with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time. Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements. This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Driver's certificate and have a valid state driver's license. Defense Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. This is a Bargaining Unit position May be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the required DOE/W AP A certification to serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the federal service, and must meet all 4 of the following experiences: 1.) Experience in land acquisition methods, procedures, and policies of the Federal Government, including the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 2.) Experience in real estate terminology, principles, procedures, concepts, practices and of various types of land conveyance documents, instruments, terms, and related matters sufficient to handle a full range of realty transactions, specifically including easements and fee interests on linear facilities. 3.) Experience in Federal Laws, rules, regulations and practices of implementing Federal Property Management and Federal, state and local Government real estate laws. 4.) Experience in Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service. "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. "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 For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. 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 If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. 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 Remote (Restricted) work after serving 90 days in the position. If interested, the selected employee will work with their supervisor regarding their eligibility. Remote (Restricted) requests are approved on a case-by-case basis. Remote (Restricted) work requires an employee's Official Remote Worksite to be located within 50 (road) miles of an approved WAPA Office Worksite, as identified in the announcement. Under this arrangement, the employee is not required to report to a WAPA Office Worksite every pay period but will be required to do so with some regularity. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Mid-Atlantic Services Branch at NORFOLKMAIL@OPM.GOV for more information.