Realty Specialist

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Real Estate Project Manager directing and advising clients, sponsors and team members on the acquisition of major project lands, easements, real property and rights-of-way.

Duties

• Manage major real estate acquisition projects involving land, easements, rights-of-way, and other property interests.
• Plan and execute complex property acquisitions and relocations involving high-value properties, partial interests, businesses, and residences.
• Control project schedules, budgets, and funding to meet acquisition milestones and program requirements.
• Negotiate with landowners and stakeholders and prepare recommendations for acquisition, settlement, or condemnation actions.
• Review acquisition documents and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and project requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Conducting and negotiating real estate acquisition actions for lands, easements, rights-of-way, partial interests, and high-value properties. 2) Overseeing property interests and settlement terms by non-Federal sponsors and government agencies. 3) Reviewing acquisition files, surveys, title documents, appraisals, deeds, and relocation agreements for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements. 4) Preparing acquisition reports, counteroffers, and recommendations to support property acquisition, relocation, or condemnation actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Qualification requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

"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." How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. 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 Other 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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 Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE). 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.