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Realty Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for USACE for Real Estate Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as senior realty specialist responsible for the management, administration, and direction of the programs and activities in real estate for the Real Estate Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Cadastral responsibilities.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/01/2023 to 12/15/2023
Salary
$71,984 to - $119,964 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Buffalo, NY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
CERE237523433514HP
Control number
763021800

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Clarification from the agency

Position will be filled in one of the three listed duty locations: Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; or Buffalo, NY.

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Duties

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  • Performs disposal requests; identification of excess properties, the location of suitable properties; or performance of surveys, inspections, and inventories.
  • Negotiates and prepares contracts for title certificates; prepares various acquisition documents such as options, deeds, and title curative instruments.
  • Compiles data for and prepares recurring and special reports pertaining to real estate activities and funds.
  • Oversees the system administration and furnishes staff guidance on the automated data processing for the Real Estate Management Information system (REMIS), Smart Sheets Corps Maps, and other cadastral/GIS programs.
  • Conducts on-site investigation of suspected encroachments and boundary line issues.
  • Assures encroachments on Government owned or leased properties are resolved in accordance with policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
  • Serves as advisor and program manager for the development of mapping, cartographic, and cadastral evaluations in support of the Great Lakes Real Estate Division Real Estate Mission.
  • Reviews geospatial data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Develops Real Estate GIS and mapping products that provides the Real Estate Division accurate Locational Intelligence.
  • Serves as advisor and program manager for creative, analytical, interpretative, and evaluative cadastral, cartographic, geographic, and related Real Estate functions.
  • Performs complex phases of cartographic compilation work in the construction, revision and maintenance of Real Estate maps and charts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license.
  • This position requires Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 25% of the duty time.

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 GS-11: One year of specialized experience in providing guidance on the use of real estate Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and cadastral products to interpret real estate ownerships and for acquisitions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Real Estate, Business Management or Business Administration.
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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.

Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience in application of real estate laws, regulations, principles, concepts and practices to develop real estate Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and cadastral products necessary to managing the real estate lifecycle, including experience analyzing and reviewing complex, controversial or problematic ownership support documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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 trial/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(n) 18 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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/Relocation incentive may be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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 for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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