This position is located within the Division of Facilities Management (DFM), Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEH&E), in the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS). The position is responsible to direct an Area-wide real property program which involves the functions pertaining to the acquisition management (by purchase and lease), utilization and disposal of real property and quarter's management for the Great Plains Area. Incumbent reports to the Deputy Director of DFM.

Duties

Responsible for maintaining, updating, distributing, interpreting and implementing real property management policies and procedures impacting the use, acquisition or disposal of real property (Government-Owned or leased) within the Great Plains Area. Ensures that all legal requirements concerning real property matters are met and fulfilled. Prepares applications for leases, revocable licenses, use permits, easements, etc. for use by IHS or for use of IHS-controlled property by tribes and third-parties. Responsible for maintaining, updating, and implementing the Internet Quarters Management Information System (iQMIS) and providing technical assistance regarding quarters procedures, policies, requirements, and tenant issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Three(3) years of general experience, one(1) year of which is equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Maintain, update, distribute and implement quarters and real property management policies and procedures; Ensure all legal requirements concerning real property matters are met and fulfilled; Provide technical assistance and guidance to tenants; Implement annual rental rates and adjustments and manage payroll deduction; Complete quarters inspections for compliance with safety, health, and maintenance. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Prepare basic realty actions for review and approval; Perform research and updates on existing realty documents and quarters information i.e., lease renewals, transfers, permits, revocable licenses, quarters agreements; Coordinate records for compliance with established guidelines; Maintain and retrieve information from data systems. Identify, document, arrange for repairs, alterations, improvements, and additional building services at leased space locations. OR 1 full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent). OR Superior Academic Achievement. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Prepare realty documents of moderate difficulty for review and approval i.e, (transfer agreements, new lease requests, property vouchers, quarters policies and procedures); Work with Area and Service Unit staff to assure appropriate realty instruments are being used for realty actions; Review staff housing information and provides assistant to tenant managers; Ensure compliance with real property activities. OR Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform site and document reviews/inspections for compliance; Recommend corrective action or changes needed; Identify and prepare appropriate realty documents; Work with Service Unit, Area, HQ, or other agency contacts with determining appropriate quarters and realty actions, options and legal instruments needed; Prepares complete packages for submittal including environmental review, legal land descriptions, title status review, and other clearances, to ensure compliance. OR Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains OEHE Group 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-252-2771
• Email: [email protected]