Realty Specialist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the USACE DHA for Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as Senior Realty Specialist (Team Leader) by providing the Branch Chief with assistance in providing technical guidance and direction to the work of the organization. Develops interim land-use plans for real estate planning and development purposes, to establish and ensure maximum utilization of Government-owned land. Manages land for public purposes out granted to Federal, State or local Government agencies for development of public parks, recreation areas, and fish and wildlife. Through negotiation by formal advertising, out-grants Government-owned lands for industrial, recreational, commercial, agricultural, residential and other purposes. Negotiates with companies concerning abilities for easements governing right-of-way on Government lands for roadways, highways, pipelines, electric and communication lines and others. Assumes responsibility for the proper and efficient functioning of the Branch during absence of the Chief. Renders decisions within limits of delegated authority. Analyzes proposed plans for development, such as commercial, industrial, recreational, etc. Evaluates the financial abilities of bidders, capability of maintaining Government requirements and standards, and recommends awards of leases. Identifies underutilized, excess, surplus, obsolete, or unneeded real property. Analyzes disposal alternatives, such as transfer to another federal agency, public benefit conveyance, negotiated sale, competitive sale, lease, demolition, or other authorized disposition. Prepares disposal recommendations, case files, decision documents, appraisal requests, notices, and supporting analysis. Coordinates with federal, state, local, tribal, and other interested parties during the disposal process. Prepares and reviews Invitations to Bid to insure inclusion, clarity and completeness of all pertinent data, itemization of buildings and improvements, terms, conditions, guarantee of bid deposit, etc. Applies federal real-property statutes, regulations, executive orders, agency policies, and applicable state and local requirements. Addresses requirements involving environmental reviews, historic preservation, accessibility, security, cultural resources, hazardous materials, and land-use restrictions. Independently handles complex and high-impact realty cases. Serves as the agency's realty subject-matter expert for complex land management and/or disposal transactions. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Experience Requirements: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Manage and/or administer Government-owned lands, ensuring maximum utilization and compliance for unauthorized use or occupancy; 2) negotiate and/or administer out-grants, leases, easements, and rights-of-way for public, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and/or recreational use; 3) develop land-use plans and/or evaluate proposed developments for compliance with Government requirements; 4) conduct inspections of Government lands and/or out-granted property to verify proper use; and 5) provide technical guidance to staff by assigning work, reviewing actions, developing performance ratings, and/or identifying training needs.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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/