Realty Specialist

Realty Specialist

Summary About the Position : Serves as Realty Specialist with assignments primarily focusing on Management and Disposal actions within leasing and acquisition duties as assigned. Responsibilities include preparing real estate out-grants (leases, easements, permits and licenses) to grant non-Army users access to federal real property at water resource development projects within the States of Oregon and / or Washington. Negotiates drafts and distributes out-grants to customers, including other Federal, state, or municipal governing bodies and private entities for the use of land and facilities. Coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to obtain required technical approvals and support documents (environmental / cultural and appraisals) for out-grants or disposals of real property interests. Examines and analyzes public records, appraisal reports, right of way maps and title evidence to identify matters affecting negotiations. Furnishes technical advice, guidance, and assistance to customers and conducts compliance inspections. Keeps supervisor and customer well informed of any revisions and status of real estate instruments. Represents the Portland District Real Estate Division in meetings with Project Delivery Teams (PDTs), customer representatives, and stakeholders to discuss and explain out-grant requirements and policies. Negotiates and prepares disposal actions for lands and facilities no longer required for operational use or indicated essential for the property management of property retained. Captures and maintains accurate real property accountability records in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications Who May Apply : Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base / Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible
• Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD
• Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

Specialized Experience GS-07 : One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Implementing real estate principles, concepts, and practices; 2) Assisting higher graded staff with planning, completing real estate transactions, compliance inspections, or related administrative work; and 3) Applying regulations and real estate law to grant interests (lease, easement, permits, licenses or other agreements) in land or facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR Education : One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as : Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, etc.

OR Superior Academic Achievement : Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

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%.

Specialized Experience GS-09 : One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Implementing real estate principles, concepts, and practices; 2) Planning and completing real estate transactions, or related administrative work; 3) Participating in compliance inspections and / or managing out-grants or grant interests (lease, easement, permits, licenses or other agreements); and 4) Applying regulations and real estate law to grant interests in land or facilities. 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 Administration, Finance, Marketing, 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%.

Specialized Experience GS-11 : One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Applying knowledge of real estate market sufficient to implement real estate principles, concepts, and practices to include interpreting mapping and legal descriptions; 2) Negotiating the terms and conditions of out-grants, disposal, property transfers or similar types of agreements; 3) Reviewing completed work products to ensure they are technically sufficient and in compliance with existing laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by higher authority; and 4) Conducting in-depth analysis and evaluation of unique and conflicting issues to determine the applicability of established realty practices and methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR 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 Administration, Finance, Marketing, 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%.

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.

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 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. Management may make selections at any grade level. Promotion to the next grade will be at management's discretion following completion of time-in-grade requirements, training, fully successful performance, and acquired and demonstrated experience. Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government. Time in Grade Requirement GS-07 : Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). Time in Grade Requirement GS-09 : Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement GS-11 : Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must