This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage/Category and /or Critical Need Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Realty Specialist for one of the branches or sections established within the Real Estate Division and carries out a variety of assigned projects involving the civil and military real estate program within the District.

Duties

Negotiate with property owners or their legal representatives for the acquisition, management of disposal of real property interests. Provide independent technical review for real estate documents prepared by team and provides oversight and direction in the preparation of those documents. Ensure that all internal and external real estate information system requirements are completed in a timely manner, including Real Estate Management Information System (REMIS), Recruiting Facilities Management Information System (RFMIS). Coordinate with customers to determine requirements of proposed real estate actions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may have occasional Business Travel for Grades GS-09. Business Travel or Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 25 percent may be required (GS-11).
• Must possess a Valid Stated issued Drivers License. (GS-11)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. GS-9 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes negotiating and preparing all real estate documents (Military, Civilian) which includes real estate plans and appendices for cost shared projects, real estate planning reports for full Federal acquisition and leasing projects, design memoranda and out grants 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. 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating with customers to determine requirements of proposed real estate action and prepare all real estate documents; performing major land acquisitions for military and civil lands and managing projects with a greater scope and effect which involve acquisition of multiple ownership tracts of land; working disposals or land exchanges involving extensive or sensitive negotiations. 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. 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. This is a developmental position. Position may be filled at the GS-9, or GS-11 grade levels. If filled at the r GS-9 grade level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level after 52 weeks of successful performance. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GW-APF-W07405 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SAVANNAH DO NOT MAIL Savannah, GA 31401 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk