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Branch Chief - Realty Specialist

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service

Summary

As a Supervisory Realty Specialist (Branch Chief - Realty Specialist), you will serves as Branch Chief in the General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service(PBS), Office of Leasing executing various PBS programs and initiatives in the assigned area of responsibility

Location of position: GSA-PBS-Office of Leasing (PR)

We are currently filling six vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/09/2026 to 04/22/2026
Salary
$127,829 - $197,200 per year

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Locations
6 vacancies in the following locations:
San Francisco, CA
Lakewood, CO
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
PR-2026-0002
Control number
864405800

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee - must be employed in PBS-Office of Leasing (PR) • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

Duties

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  • Leads and oversees the execution of lease procurement to support projects in which space needs are provided for through the acquisition of leasehold interests in real property and delivery of space containing tenant improvements designed and constructed in order to meet the requirements of customer agencies.
  • In conjunction with the Office of Leasing management team, ensures that real estate acquisition activities have adequate controls in place to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and directives and prepares written reports of findings for the Division Director, Deputy Assistant Commissioner and/or Assistant Commissioner, as required.
  • Provides advice and assistance to PBS realty contracting officials on handling unique procurement problems, developing acquisition strategies, innovative solutions, and source selection procedures.
  • Ensures that the lease acquisition program is executed in conjunction with all business lines within PBS. Accomplishes this in coordination with employees with expertise in the areas of project management, real estate, facility management, architecture, engineering, financial management, space planning and contracting.
  • Monitors performance against established measures and makes appropriate recommendations or changes in program area(s) that balance customer needs, financial performance and sound technical judgment in each of the disciplines the realty occupation supervised.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
  • Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge and application of Federal, commercial and/or corporate realty laws, regulations, and practices in one or more of the following:

  • performing project management or lead responsibility for the lease acquisition of 10,000 sf of office or special purpose space including lease construction;
  • developing and implementing lease acquisition program policy, guidance, or best business practices; 
  • managing, supervising, or leading a federal, commercial, and/or corporate realty function; 
  • developing short and long range strategies and plans for optimizing federal lease portfolio and leasing performance; and
  • developing, managing, administering and/or negotiating realty contracts.

6 total positions will be filled, in any of the following locations:

  • Washington, DC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Lakewood, CO
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Boston, MA
  • New York, NY
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Chicago, IL
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Tacoma, WA

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.  

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

  1. Knowledge of real property lease acquisition policies, regulations (including FAR), and procedures, and expertise in applying innovative acquisition strategies to complex real estate transactions involving substantial technical requirements, financial risk, and specialized facilities.
  2. Skill in collaborating effectively with the Office of Leasing management team to establish, implement, and maintain real estate acquisition controls.
  3. Knowledge of Federal real property laws and regulations to provide authoritative guidance on complex real estate acquisition and management policies to ensure program compliance and successful mission outcomes
  4. Comprehensive analytical skills to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of a complex, multi-faceted program like lease acquisition, ensuring timely execution across numerous concurrent projects while adhering to programmatic goals and deadlines.
  5. Ability to monitor, assess, and manage individual and team performance against established organizational metrics and program goals, utilizing performance data to make informed decisions regarding program adjustments, resource allocation, and continuous process improvement within the supervised realty occupation disciplines.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.


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Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

Christine Chin
Phone
000-000-0000
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Christine.Chin@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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