This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Provide program management for real estate and real property asset management functions of Ft Meade. This position falls within the Real Property Branch, Planning Division of the Garrison's Public Works Directorate.

Duties

Serves as technical authority with responsibility and mastery of real property accountability principles, policies, and methodologies in the management, and reporting of Army real property. Participates in aspects of real property lifecycle as it relates to acquisition, utilization, transfer, disposal, and management of Army installation real property. Technical knowledge of real property inventory, General Fund Enterprise System (GFEBS), enterprise Pro-active Real Property Interactive Space Management System (ePRISMS), and automated data processing of reports. Collaborates with USACE District Engineer and staff to support executed projects for RedZone meetings, DD1354 completion, and related project close-out activities. Makes recommendation and processes requests regarding additional real property interests (i.e. fee simple, lease interest, etc.), Outgrant requests, and prepares documentation necessary to execute a Report of Availability approval package. Works with NEPA Office to discuss environmental requirements such as Environmental Condition of Property Reports (ECP), Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOSL), Environmental Assessment (EA), and Records of Environment Compliance (REC). Prepares short-term licenses, requests for acquisition of retrocession of legislative jurisdiction; and monitors real estate agreement expiration dates (i.e. Outgrants, Ingrants, permits, leases, licenses, consent agreements, right-a-ways, etc.). Collaborates with USACE District Engineer and staff to support executed projects for Red Zone meetings, DD1354 completion, and related project close-out activities. Interprets real estate agreements and regulations, provides real property accountability and real estate support to designated geographical areas, and reviews real property holdings to determine underutilized facilities and/or land. Documents all space assignments, reviews requests for facilities space, and coordinates closely with Installation Master Planners on space allocation consistent with RPLANS. Conducts facility utilization surveys, prepares Installation Commander's Annual Real Property Certification, performs facility utilization briefings, develops short- and long-range space utilization and reconfiguration plans, and interprets policy.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, coordinating, directing, implementing policies and programs for the acquisition, transfer, and management of real estate. Thisdefinition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: 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-11). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

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.

Contacts

• Address BF-APF-W0USAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GEO G MEADE HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk