PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE PDP - Realty Specialist

Summary

Under the DOT Recent Graduates Program, this position in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Professional Development Program (PDP) provides up to 24 months of entry-level career development training for participants to learn and apply technical skills to advance the Nation's highway program. Participants matriculate through assignments with seasoned professionals (PDP coaches) as apprentices through mentored on-the-job training in the realty field.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

05/31/2024 to 08/28/2024

* Salary

$49,025 - $91,582 per year

The salary varies by location. To review the exact salary range per location go to:

* Pay scale & grade

GS 07 - 09

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Locations

* Juneau, AK

* Montgomery, AL

* Little Rock, AR

* Phoenix, AZ

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* Los Angeles, CA

* Sacramento, CA

* Lakewood, CO

* Hartford, CT

* Washington, DC

* Dover, DE

* Orlando, FL

* Tallahassee, FL

* Atlanta, GA

* Honolulu, HI

* Ames, IA

* Boise, ID

* Springfield, IL

* Indianapolis, IN

* Topeka, KS

* Frankfort, KY

* Baton Rouge, LA

* Cambridge, MA

* Baltimore, MD

* Augusta, ME

* Lansing, MI

* Saint Paul, MN

* Jefferson City, MO

* Jackson, MS

* Helena, MT

* Raleigh, NC

* Bismarck, ND

* Lincoln, NE

* Concord, NH

* Trenton, NJ

* Santa Fe, NM

* Carson City, NV

* Albany, NY

* Columbus, OH

* Oklahoma City, OK

* Salem, OR

* Harrisburg, PA

* San Juan, PR

* Providence, RI

* Columbia, SC

* Pierre, SD

* Nashville, TN

* Austin, TX

* Salt Lake City, UT

* Ashburn, VA

* Richmond, VA

* Montpelier, VT

* Olympia, WA

* Vancouver, WA

* Madison, WI

* Charleston, WV

* Cheyenne, WY

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-The position may be eligible for telework. This is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel is required to participate in program and project reviews, developmental assignments, and to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.

* Appointment type

Recent Graduates - Paid Excepted Service Appointment - After successful completion of the 24-month Professional Development Program (PDP), you will be assigned to a Realty Specialist position. Final placement location will be determined by the Agency.

* Work schedule

Full-time - Full Time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

12

* Job family (Series)

1170 Realty

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

FHWA.HAD-2024-0071

* Control number

793637800

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This job is open to

* Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Opportunities under this Pathways vacancy are only open to eligible Recent Graduates who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. Veterans have up to six years from degree completion to apply if there was a military service obligation. For additional information please visit: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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Duties

FHWA's PDP training is an entry-level/new employee program designed to introduce participants to the technical, administrative, and program management aspects of administering the Federal Aid and Federal Lands Highway Programs.

The Federal Aid Highway Program supports state highway systems by providing financial assistance for the construction, maintenance, and operations of the nation's 3.9-million-mile highway network. This includes the Interstate Highway System as well as primary highways and secondary, local roads. FHWA is charged with implementing the Federal Aid Highway Program in cooperation with state and local governments.

The mission of the Federal Lands Program is to improve transportation to and within Federal and Tribal Lands by providing technical services to the highway/transportation community as well as building accessible and scenic roads that ensure the many national treasures within our nation's Federal Lands can be enjoyed by all.

As a newly hired recent graduate serving as a Realty Specialist in the PDP, you will:

* Focus on various aspects of realty work such as real property appraisal, appraisal review, and acquisition methodology; the displacement and relocation of property owners and tenants; relocation assistance and payments; property management and eminent domain procedures; and Highway Beautification and outdoor advertising control.

* Be expected to complete the three PDP main components: on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and required academies.

* Participate in public involvement programs. Attend public hearings, agency meetings, and technical discussions to obtain information and data that have an impact on highway programs and projects. Prepare and present technical findings and project information.

The ideal candidate should have between 0 to 5 years of experience, be mobile and willing to travel to remote locations for extended periods of time and be able to work independently and in a team environment.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet Pathways Recent Graduate requirements.

* Review Required Documents Section as documents are required by closing date

* Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY - You must:

* have obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years unless military service interfered with a veteran's eligibility to apply during that 2 year time frame. Veterans meeting the above exclusion may apply within 2 years of discharge or 6 years from the date of receipt of the degree whichever comes first;

* provide required documentation to verify degree has been, or will be, completed prior to appointment; AND

* meet the basic qualification standards outlined under the Qualifications section for this series and grade level.

If selected, you:

* must sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement;

* will serve on an excepted service appointment for at least the 24-month trial period;

* will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development.