This position is located within the Office of Real Property (ORP), Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) and serves as Supervisory Realty Specialist providing support for one of more of the ORP's programs. The Supervisory Realty Specialist is responsible for providing management and supervision to Realty Specialists who are executing the work of these programs.
Summary
This position is located within the Office of Real Property (ORP), Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) and serves as Supervisory Realty Specialist providing support for one of more of the ORP's programs. The Supervisory Realty Specialist is responsible for providing management and supervision to Realty Specialists who are executing the work of these programs.
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. This is not a remote position; employee will be required to report onsite to a local facility. Space at a federal facility must be obtained prior to a firm job offer.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. **This is not a remote position; employee will be required to report onsite to a local facility as determined by agency Telework Policy. Space at a federal facility must be obtained prior to a firm job offer.
Major Duties (include but not limited to):
-Serves as Supervisory Realty Specialist and provides support for one or more of ORP's programs which include prospectus-level leasing, land acquisition and disposition, land use, special real property projects, and the implementation of policies and procedures for those programs.
-Responsible and accountable for staff management and real property program activities, and ensures compliance with laws, policies, regulations, and acceptable practices in overseeing the planning, budgeting, controlling, and assuring acquisition, management and/or disposal of real property as well as program quality assurance.
-Advises and counsels program director on any real property program matters and interpretation and application of laws, policies, and procedures affecting and effecting real estate activities.
-Exercises staff supervision, coordination, and review over real property activities.
-Provides advice and counsel to staff on real property issues assuring that broad objectives, policies and procedures are identified, understood, and accomplished.
-Reviews work of staff for technical adequacy and conformance with laws, policies, and priorities.
-Interprets state laws that apply to a given program which may include: management and disposal of real property and the impacts on area local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding construction, safety, licenses, or permits.
-Assists in development of policies and regulations that are consistent with local law and regional requirements.
-Supports congressional testimony through prioritizing real property programs and funding consistent with approved documents and VA mission priorities.
-Establishes program plans, schedules, and execution goals for the fiscal year, reviews them monthly and directs mid-course corrections.
-Directs and coordinates programs that require resolving legal and valuation issues, determining financial requirements, and working to obtain the most favorable terms for the agency.
-Oversees disputes, claims, and litigation resulting from the use and occupancy of real property with the Office of General Counsel and recommends appropriate action.
-Ensures information that moves upline is accurate, complete, and provided within the timeframe requested.
-Supervises all aspects of work of the assigned region and works with subordinates to plan projects and prepare estimates of requirements of time and money.
-Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty of the assignment, and capabilities and availability of the employee.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 430pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be available Telework: authorized up to 50% Virtual: This position may be filled at the facility where the position is located (VA Central Office, Washington, DC) or in person - telework authorized (e.g., the employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee) Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Realty Specialist/PD10033A Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Work is primarily sedentary with some travel to proposed and ongoing construction sites. Site visits require the ability to walk over rough terrain, climb ladders, and crawl in often tight spaces. Construction sites may require exposure to diverse weather conditions and high noise levels. Promotion Potential: Position is at full performance Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure: Required
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
GS-14 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized experience includes:
-Interpret real estate policies and procedures and consults with staff to ensure implementation is accomplished
-Advise program director on real property programmatic matters to include new policies and procedures
-Provide meaningful feedback to subordinates to ensure they have a clear understanding of expectations
-Assign adequate resources and manpower to projects based on staff's current workload, experience level, and according to priorities
-Effectively communicate programmatic goals, accomplishments, and short-comings with staff and senior management
-Review the work of staff for technical accuracy and conformance with programmatic objectives, priorities, and real estate procedures
-Provide advice, review, and approval of activities carried out by subordinates
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no educational substitution for this position and grade level
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/16/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12636635.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
425 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/16/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12636635.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
425 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
