Realty Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Realty Specialist with assignments primarily focusing on Management and Disposal actions within leasing and acquisition duties as assigned. Responsibilities Prepares real estate out-grants (leases, easements, permits and licenses) to grant non-Army users access to federal real property at water resource development projects within the States of Oregon and/or Washington. Negotiates, drafts and distributes out-grants to customers, including other Federal, state, or municipal governing bodies and private entities for the use of land and facilities. Coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to obtain required technical approvals and support documents (environmental/cultural and appraisals) for out-grants or disposals of real property interests. Examines and analyzes public records, appraisal reports, right of way maps and title evidence to identify matters affecting negotiations. Furnish technical advice, guidance, and assistance to customers and conducts compliance inspections. Keeps supervisor and customer well informed of any revisions and status of real estate instruments. Represents the Portland District Real Estate Division in meetings with Project Delivery Teams (PDTs), customer representatives, and stakeholders to discuss and explain out-grant requirements and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Specialized Experience for the GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: implementing real estate principles, concepts, and practices; plans and completes real estate transactions or related administrative work; or applies regulations and real estate law to grant interests (lease, easement, permits, licenses or other agreements) in land or facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). -OR- Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major course of study in Real Estate Law, Business, Development or other fields related to the position. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience for the GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: implementing real estate principles, concepts, and practices as well as a good understanding of the real estate market; negotiates the terms and conditions of complex out-grants, disposal, property transfers or similar types of agreements or authorizing documents; and conducts in-depth analysis and evaluation of unique and conflicting issues to determine the applicability of established realty practices and methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). -OR- Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major course of study in Real Estate Law, Business, Development or other fields related to the position.-OR-Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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/ Additional Information 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 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 Career Program (CP) 18 position. You may claim military spouse preference. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment or Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Agency. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and meeting minimum qualification requirements.