Summary
About the Position: This is an Attorney Adviser (Real Property), GS-0905-13 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District. The location is Fort Worth, TX. Period of Eligibility: This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Your application will remain active for 3 months from the date it is received. After 3 months, to receive further consideration, you must submit a new application package.
Duties
Serves as legal advisor to the District Counsel, and Fort Worth District personnel, concerning real estate issues arising out of projects in the Fort Worth District.
Advises and performs legal services in connection with the acquisition of real property interests, by purchase, donation, exchange, or interagency transfer.
Researches, analyzes, and provides legal advice during various stages of all real estate processes, including, but not limited to, acquisition, in-lease formulation, out-grant management and disposal and disposition of real estate claims.
Researches, analyzes, and provides legal advice and prepares legal documents for real estate condemnation and litigation involving very large sums of money, or large sums of money, or where the issues are strongly contested.
Researches, analyzes, and provides legal advice and prepares legal documents for the planning and implementation of projects leading to a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA).
Reviews contractual documents and furnishes oral and written opinions as to their legal sufficiency.
Preparing attorney title opinions consistent with statutory and constitutional requirements
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) Qualification Requirements: 1. Knowledge and experience with the Regulations of the Attorney General Governing the Review and Approval of Title for Federal Land Acquisitions (2016) (the DOJ Title Standards), applicable USACE rules and regulations, and state laws affecting the acquisition of real property. Ability to analyze and provide legal advice during various stages of the real estate acquisition process. Ability to balance external and agency (internal) program goals and priorities; ability to balance customer programs with legal goals and priorities; and ability to utilize various approaches in solving problems and issues. Ability to organize work effectively to meet established deadlines and priorities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.