This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Readiness Officer, Facilities and Operational Support, Resources Management Section. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the technical authority for the utilization, disposal, public domain land use, and out grant functions for real estate holdings for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Duties

As a Realty Specialist, GS-1170-13, your typical work assignments may include: -Applying specialized knowledge of real estate market segments and practices to each assignment in a professional and effective manner, adapting the project as necessary during execution and implementation.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Shared Certificates Statement: Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) for purposes of the DHS Drug-Free Workplace program.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holiday and/or overtime.
• Selectee will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience, comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (can be obtained in the public or private sector) conducting ALL of the following: 1) Researching and/or applying new approaches to real estate to decrease real estate footprint, increase cost avoidance, and improve the disposal program; 2) Analyzing the program's real estate portfolio to determine the value and usefulness of real estate assets; 3) Managing the utilization survey to ensure properties receive the proper classification and utilization; and 4) Developing process and policy improvements in response to shifting business conditions, regulations, and priorities. Note: Your resume must show where, when, and how you performed these duties. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Alice Adekunkle
• Email: [email protected]