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Realty Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Engineering District, Omaha, Kansas City, Walla Walla
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Summary

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

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/17/2025 to 06/26/2025
Salary
$61,722 to - $97,076 per year

$61,722 - $97,076.00 Omaha, NE, $ 62,724 - 98,653 Colorado Springs, CO, $ 62,108 - 97,684 Kansas City, MO, $61,111 - 96,116 Walla Walla, WA

Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Locations
4 vacancies in the following locations:
Colorado Springs, CO
Kansas City, MO
Omaha, NE
Walla Walla, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
CERH258271927881HW
Control number
838803800

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Duties

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  • Obtains leases of real property required within the civil and military boundaries of the Omaha District.
  • Prepares documentation and coordinates with General Services Administration (GSA) for lease of Government controlled space.
  • Examines and analyzes public records, appraisal reports, right of way maps and title evidence to identify matters affecting negotiations.
  • Informs property owners displaced by Federal or Federally assisted projects or programs of their rights and benefits under Public Law 91-646.
  • Issues, manages and terminates out-grants (leases, easements, licenses, permits, consents, oil and gas offers, etc.) for all military and civil works projects.
  • Conducts compliance inspections of out-granted property to determine whether terms of the document are being met.
  • Performs disposal of excess military and civil property, researching records, resolving problems, and preparing a complete, coordinated disposal package for submittal to GSA and monitoring progress of the disposal.
  • Prepares recommendations to dispose of civil works real property and submits recommendation to higher headquarters for issuance of a disposal directive.

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.
  • Incumbent may be required to perform/travel Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 25%.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a State-issued Driver’s License.

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.

For GS-09:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Experience planning and completing real estate transactions; AND 2) Experience managing and organizing information. 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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Management or Real Estate.
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.

For GS-11:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience applying knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations relating to real estate procedures associated with the acquisition, management and/or disposal of real property, including planning, executing, and managing real estate agreements (Licenses, Permits, Easements, etc.); OR 2) Assisting in the management of real property; and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. 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: Business Management or Real Estate,
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(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing of this announcement.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Advance Leave Accrual, and Student Loan Repayment 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.

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

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