Realty Specialist

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. To qualify at the SV-H (GS-12) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-G (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience applying laws, regulations or practices pertaining to federal real estate leasing; and Experience preparing and reviewing federal real estate management reports/records or documents. Gathering, evaluating and interpreting data to arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations. To qualify at the SV-I (GS-13) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience developing laws, regulations or practices pertaining to real estate leasing and real estate transitions. Experience developing federal real estate management reports/records or documents. Experience analyzing and evaluating information pertinent to real estate transactions and/or real estate leasing. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. This Realty Specialist position is located in the Real Estate Management Division (REMD),Facilities and Administration (FA), Mission Support (MS) , Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as Realty Specialist for activities across the entire real estate acquisition process for the Real Estate Management Division. Supports new and innovative realty approaches, methodologies, and techniques; and may act as a leader to define and direct challenging projects / programs / activities Analyzes and evaluates pertinent real estate information that supports acquisition. Applies trained knowledge of real property acquisition principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods, and techniques; and may serve as the TSA agency advocate or principal point of contact for projects / programs / activities. Prepares documentation to support legal counsel in applying remedies available in real estate transactions. Negotiates interest in real property, modifications to existing contracts and renegotiates leases, renewals, or succeeding lease agreements. The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (H Band) perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex. Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. H band requirements: Must have a current FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Level I or current GSA Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) equivalent Certification. A copy of your current certification is required for the application process. Must have at least 4 years of progressive contracting experience, with the ability to obtain a TSA Level 1 warrant, within 12 months upon appointment. I band requirements: Must have a current FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Level II or III current GSA Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) equivalent Certification. A copy of your current certification is required for the application process. Must have at least 6 years of progressive contracting experience, with the ability to obtain a TSA Level 2 Intermediate warrant within 12 months upon appointment. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.