This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Recent Graduates to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Real Estate Division is responsible for accomplishing real estate transactions for Air Force and Army. These positions support the Realty Division and its mission to provide acquisition, management and disposal of real estate for the Civil and Military projects.

Duties

Obtain leases of real property required within the civil and military boundaries of the Seattle District. Verify property ownership. Examine and analyze public records, appraisal reports, right of way maps and title evidence to identify matters affecting negotiations. Conduct Joint Use and Inspection Surveys to determine continuing requirements by the using services Prepare negotiator's report of pertinent facts and circumstances developed during negotiations and recommend acceptance of counteroffers. Prepare local cooperation agreements for execution by incorporating all requirements disclosed by a careful review of regulations and guidance. Make field inspections to determine whether claims are reasonable, allowable, and recommend the type and amount of payment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Positions are open to: Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. **NOTE: Management will consider applications from students who expect to complete qualifying education no later than 30 June 2024. (You must upload current transcripts with your application and degrees must be conferred no later than 30 June 2024). *** 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 answering routine realty related inquiries; assist in acquiring lease agreements or similar contracts; maintaining a file database/system; and using a variety of office automation equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in any field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Real Estate, Business Management, Marketing, or Finance. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). 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) 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk