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Realty Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
US ARMY ENGINEER BALTIMORE DISTRICT, REAL ESTATE DIVISION, CIVIL PROJECTS SUPPORT BRANCH
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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.

About the Position: This position will serve as a Senior Realty Specialist and/or Technical Specialist with USACE Baltimore District.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/19/2025 to 07/03/2025
Salary
$69,923 to - $131,826 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Baltimore, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERD258171800285HP
Control number
839060500

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Duties

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  • Perform assessment of the economic effects of transactions on local real estate markets and assuring the utilization of real estate to the fullest extent possible.
  • Prepare leases, easements, licenses and permits for the temporary use of government real property
  • Perform compliance inspections and reports of out grants at civil works projects or on military installations.
  • Serve as District contact with local sponsor’s representative.
  • Conduct searches for possible land or building sites identified through advertisement, ground search, and/or contracts with local business and government entities.

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.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
  • Relocation/recruitment/retention incentives MAY BE authorized.
  • PCS/Moving expenses are not authorized.

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.

GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting one of the following: 1) Performing real estate actions that apply technical expertise of real estate principles, policies or methodologies; 2) Overseeing a variety of real estate functions such as planning, acquisition, relocations, mapping, appraisals, leases, easements, licenses or permits; 3) Managing project workloads to include schedule and budget oversight; and 4)Providing guidance on real estate issues, policies and changes that impact real estate projects. 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, such as: Real Estate, etc.
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.

GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two of the following: 1) Performing real estate actions that apply technical expertise of real estate principles, policies or methodologies; 2) Overseeing a variety of real estate functions such as planning, acquisition, relocations, mapping, appraisals, leases, easements, licenses or permits; 3) Managing project workloads to include schedule and budget oversight; and 4)Providing guidance on real estate issues, policies and changes that impact real estate projects. 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, etc.
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.

GS-12:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Performing real estate actions that apply technical expertise of real estate principles, policies or methodologies; 2) Overseeing a variety of real estate functions such as planning, acquisition, relocations, mapping, appraisals, leases, easements, licenses or permits; 3) Managing project workloads to include schedule and budget oversight; and 4)Providing guidance on real estate issues, policies and changes that impact real estate projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

GS 12 ONLY: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.


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) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure 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.

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.

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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