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Director, Office of Real Estate Services

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Jan 26, 2021
Duties

Summary

The candidate is responsible for developing policies and providing nationwide leadership and direct ion for all aspects of the Federal highway program dealing with right-of-way acquisition, relocation assistance, property management, corridor preservation, outdoor advertising, and junkyards.

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Responsibilities

The candidate provides executive leadership and direction in the development of policies, regulations, standards, and procedures that are necessary for the effective implementation of FHWA Right-Of-Way Program. This includes but is not limited to appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition of property interests acquired for an eligible Federal-aid project, management and disposal of real properties interests acquired for highway purposes, the control of outdoor advertising and junkyards, corridor preservation and for the valuation of easements, and/or land use restrictions for scenic areas and rest areas.

• Provides executive leadership and direction for providing stewardship and oversight of the FHWA Right-Of-Way Program. Oversees the development and implementation of a technical and management review program that covers all right-of-way program areas.

• Promotes the development and use of new approaches for preservation, acquisition, and management of right-of-way in the project planning and development process, such as use of private sector donations and financing and a broad range of State and local land use control techniques.

• Recommends either directly or through subordinates those actions that are necessary to ensure Federal-aid compliance by State and local agencies with Federal laws, regulations, policies and standards. When warranted, recommends sanctions provided for by Federal law.

• Oversees the development of legislative initiatives at either the Federal or State level and when requested provides direction that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of right-of-way policies and practices.

• Provides direction and leadership in the development and completion of national studies that are used by FHWA and other Federal, State or local agencies, as well as Congress to assess compliance with and effectiveness of Federal right-of-way laws, regulations, and practices.

• Directs the development and delivery of an effective program of technical assistance in the right-of-way program areas to FHWA field staff, State and local governments and
other Federal agencies.

• Provides advice and assistance to FHWA, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), other Federal and State legal, legislative or program personnel in areas of delegated responsibility. Provides direction to highly complex problems that fall within the Right-Of-Way Program responsibilities. Determines needs and recommends subjects for research and development in the right-of-way area.

• Provides leadership within the Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty in developing and implementing Strategic/Action plans that integrate key organizational and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors in support of FHWA and DOT Organizational Excellence initiatives.

• Provides leadership and direction in the implementation of programs that further equal opportunity principles and Agency plans and objectives.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
  • Provide all required documents by closing date.
  • A Secret clearance is required.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
  • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.


Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the description of the mandatory technical qualification for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet this technical qualification.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of surface transportation laws, regulations, policies, and principles involving the Right-of-Way Program, including the Uniform and Highway Beautification Acts, Federal-aid highway program, highway safety, transportation planning and environment design, infrastructure, highway financing, and/or civil rights.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website .

You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

Education

Additional information

Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website

Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.

Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.

Telework - Determined by agency policy.

Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

An SES reviewing panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check and and may also be asked to submit a written 10-page narrative statement addressing each of the ECQ areas. If you are contacted for a second-round interview, you may be asked to submit a written narrative statement addressing each of the ECQ areas (Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions). If selected, your written narrative statement addressing the ECQs must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.

All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight ET of the closing date. Final reviews will be performed after the announcement closing, and timely notice of the status of your application will be emailed to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and selecting Application Status.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
  • RESUME - You must submit a resume which cannot exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence (such as related professional experience and accomplishments) that demonstrate you possess the technical qualifications and the 5 ECQs. Include name on each page. No photos allowed.
  • COVER LETTER - You should submit a one-page cover letter highlighting key experience and interest in the position advertised.
  • SF-50 - Current & former federal employees should submit an SF-50 which shows your current (or most recent grade). DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50.
  • Current Career Senior Executives and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility must submit a copy of an SF-50 which shows career SES status
  • CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE - individuals who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program, submit a copy of your OPM certificate.

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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