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Realty Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Real Estate Division
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Summary

About the Position:

  • This is an open continuous announcement. Please see the additional information section of this announcement to learn more.
  • This is a developmental announcement. Please see the additional information section of this announcement to learn more.
  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/20/2024 to 04/29/2024
Salary
$59,966 to - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Mobile, AL
Jacksonville, FL
Savannah, GA
Wilmington, NC
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
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CER24202402141454HW
Control number
776942100

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Duties

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  • Negotiate with property owners or their legal representatives for the acquisition, management of disposal of real property interests.
  • Provide independent technical review for real estate documents prepared by team and provides oversight and direction in the preparation of those documents.
  • Ensure that all internal and external real estate information system requirements are completed in a timely manner, including Real Estate Management Information System (REMIS), Recruiting Facilities Management Information System (RFMIS).
  • Coordinate the team's efforts with other teams within the district.

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 a valid Driver's License "if selected at the GS-11 position".
  • This position may require occasional Business Travel for the GS-09 position. Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 25 percent may be required for the GS-11 position.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience or education 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.

Basic Requirement for Realty Specialist, GS-1107-09:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes negotiating and preparing all real estate documents (Military, Civilian) which includes real estate plans and appendices for cost shared projects, real estate planning reports for full Federal acquisition and leasing projects, design memoranda and out grants This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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.

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.

Basic Requirement for Realty Specialist, GS-1170-11:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating with customers to determine requirements of proposed real estate action and prepare all real estate documents; performing major land acquisitions for military and civil lands and managing projects with a greater scope and effect which involve acquisition of multiple ownership tracts of land; working disposals or land exchanges involving extensive or sensitive negotiations. 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.

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

  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • 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) Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY be authorized.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Different Grade Level Pay Ranges per OPM:
    • GS-1170-09 $59,966- $77,955
    • GS-1170-11 $72,553- $94,317
  • Open Continuous: This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Developmental Position: Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-11 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.

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.

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