REALTY SPECIALIST

Summary

Click "Learn more about this agency" button to view Eligibilities being considered and IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position GS-12. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document.

Duties

Assists the Real Estate Chief with the formulation, dissemination and oversight of ANG Real Estate Execution policy and procedures at assigned ANG units located within the United States and its territories. Directly interacts with the Air National Guard Programming and Requirements Branches. Conducts Staff Assistance Visits/Inspections to units of assignment to evaluate effectiveness of real estate execution management objectives, and pros ide additional training emphasis on real estate execution actions assisting with recommendation to resolving complex real estate problems and projects as appropriate. Responsible for accountability, the accuracy and submission of real estate reports and accountable real estate records that are prescribed by HQ AF/A4 or Congress. Real Property Acquisition/DisposaVUtilization. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of commonly applied real property principles, rules, regulations, and practices as well as agency, state, and local government procedures and appropriate statutes and policies; knowledge of space management and utilization practices and techniques, and policies and procedures for real property documentation and records; knowledge of out grant procedures and required documentation; and knowledge of property disposal policies and procedures. GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of complex real property laws, legal procedures, regulations, instructions, directives, principles, concepts, and practices; as well as a good understanding of the real estate market to acquire real property involving a combination of complicating factors at a military installation which involves high volume activity; knowledge of budget processes, procedures, and requirements to formulate, justify, and monitor various fund's expenditures. GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of real estate principles, concepts, and practices as well as a good understanding of the real estate market to perform work such as acquiring property or space, or providing guidance to other agencies, or State and local governments on such matters as the acquisition of space, relocation of employees, tenants, and/or property owners, or land use constraints, in situations involving a combination of complicating factors such as unusual and diverse uses; a wide range of acquisition methods; incomplete, inaccurate, conflicting ownership information; numerous or unusual encumbrances on titles, few comparable properties, clients with unusual, extensive, or rapidly changing g needs; disposing of Federally owned property or property obtained through foreclosure of defaulted insured loans that may involve numerous environmental concerns, limited or unstable markets, unusual security problems, numerous public conveyance, extensive damages that make the property difficult to sell, and/or significant economic impact on local real estate markets. OR EDUCATION: GS-09: Mandated bachelor's degree AND two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. GS-11: Mandated bachelor's degree AND three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:GS-09 / GS-11: A combination of experience and education may be used to qualify provided the combined total of your education and experience equals 100% of the requirement. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: GS 09: Knowledge of commonly applied real property principles, rules, regulations, and practices as well as agency, state, and local government procedures and appropriate statutes and policies. Knowledge of space management and utilization practices and techniques, and policies and procedures for real property documentation and records. Knowledge of out grant procedures and required documentation. Knowledge of property disposal policies and procedures. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy. GS 11: Knowledge of a wide range of complex real property principles, concepts, and practices; as well as agency, state, and local government procedures, and the appropriate statutes and policies. Knowledge of property disposal policies and procedures, out grant procedures, local market situations, and required documentation. Knowledge of policies and procedures for real property documentation and records, as well as knowledge of common accounting and data analysis principles. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations. Ability to analyze space utilization requirements and make recommendations on reuse. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy. GS 12: Knowledge of Air Force real estate is required to interpret and adapt processes and procedures to meet AFCEC and ANG unique real estate goals and objectives. Knowledge of various real estate instruments and instrument content requirements is needed to advise the unit on appropriate instrument, amendment, renewal or disposal application to he used to ensure property rights obtained meet ANG unique mission requirements. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of PCs and associated real estate software applications i.e., Work Information Management System (WIMS), Project Data System (PDS), Accountable Property System of Record (APSR), word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, database management systems, and communications to perform a variety of basic office automation functions. Ability to develop and teach real estate course curriculum in varying formats. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Reading, Reasoning, Judgment, Interaction Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.