This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for USACE Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Realty Specialist, GS-1170-11 position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District and is located in Fort Worth, TX.

Duties

Represents the Fort Worth District in the acquisition of real property and real property interests for both civil and military projects. Responsible for receiving, planning, organizing, and accomplishing assignments in the acquisition of real property and interests in real property. Negotiates with individuals, corporate entities, and government agencies in situations involving the acquisition of real estate including permits, licenses, mineral interests, donations, leases, easements or fee title to property. Conducts research to develop rental determinations to establish fair market rentals. Performs a variety of leasehold inspections to determine lessor compliance, damage assessments, preparation of leasehold modifications or upgrade plans, work completion, and acceptance of space.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes at least 2 out of 3 of the following: 1) Coordinating the purchase or leasing of real estate interests for military or civil works projects; OR 2) Negotiating with property owners involving the acquisition of real estate interests for military or civil works projects; OR 3) Participating in meetings to discuss real estate issues, actions, or plans related to military or civil works projects. 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 or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business, Management, or Real Estate. 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.

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 RK-W07602 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk