Summary About the Position: Develops interim land-use plans for real estate planning and development purposes, to establish and ensure maximum utilization of Government-owned land. Manages land for public purposes outgranted to Federal, State or local Government agencies for development of public parks, recreation areas, and fish and wildlife. Manages land to develop various types of commercial and industrial facilities by private firms, companies, and private individuals. Responsibilities Manages land to insure highest and best possible utilization and development to improve the economy in areas affected by projects and to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of out-grants that authorize use of Government land. Through negotiation by formal advertising, out-grants Government-owned lands for industrial, recreational, commercial, agricultural, residential and other purposes. Negotiates with companies concerning abilities for easements governing right-of-way on Government lands for roadways, highways, pipelines, electric and communication lines and others. Many of the actions are controversial. Renders decisions within limits of delegated authority. As the senior specialist, the incumbent assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, the capabilities of employees; and provides technical oversight. Investigates and evaluates the financial and technical abilities of bidders, capability of meeting and maintaining Government requirements and standards, coordinates requests with other district elements. Recommends whether request should be granted or denied. Takes necessary action to dispose of Government-owned land and improvements which are excess to project requirements, including circularization to other Government agencies or their possible needs. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans 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 Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities 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. Minimum Qualifications NH-03 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes negotiating agreements and/or processing of real estate projects; assisting in implementing corrective courses of action for management and/or disposal work; and assisting with outgranting lands by mean of easement, lease, license, and/or permit. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Interpersonal Skills Self Management Technical Competence Education Additional Information This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades GS-12 and GS-13 under the General Schedule (GS) system. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized at management discretion 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. 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) #18 - Engineer and Scientists 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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.