This position is a Supervisory Realty Specialist, GS- 1170-12 for the Bismarck Wetlands Acquisition Office and the Sand Lakes Wetlands Acquisition Office. A total of two positions will be filled from this vacancy announcement. 1 vacancy in Bismarck, ND 1 vacancy in either Huron or Pierre, SD You must apply to each duty location's you want to be considered for.

Duties

As a Supervisory Realty Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develops, modifies, and implements procedures and policies to effectively administer the real property transactions and projects for the assigned Region/office. Provides expert consultation and guidance to senior management, technical specialists and staff of state and Federal agencies in matters that are complex or unusual to develop viable solutions or procedures for handling such matters which frequently involve unique or controversial issues that are not readily resolved by the application, adaptation, or extension of conventional approaches. Develops innovative solutions and procedures to appropriately advise and assist State agency personnel and other partners, including sub-grantees, local government entities, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. Determines whether proposals are in compliance with Departmental rules and regulations, Service and region refuge policy, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, Executive Orders, and/or the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Negotiates with private landowners; representative of Federal, state, and local government agencies; corporations; civic organizations; and non-profit associations for the acquisition of property by purchase, lease, easement, exchange, and/or donation. Procures and reviews abstracts of title, title certificates or title insurance and submits title case with a purchase contract and other documents. Analyzes and takes appropriate action to clear title objections, drafts an acceptable form of legal document and has it executed and recorded and takes all other actions necessary to vest title in the United States. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary to accomplish the work. Plans the work to be accomplished, assigns work to employees and establishes production or quality standards for the work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Conducts formal performance reviews. Identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees. Hears and resolves informal complaints and grievances, effects minor disciplinary measures, and recommends action in more serious cases.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 01/09/2025 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level of the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: analyzing technical realty proposals to determine if they are in accordance with legislative and regulatory criteria; acquiring fee title and conservation easements; negotiating with various partners (including landowners, non-profit conservation organizations, and governmental bodies) on projects that involve the acquisition of property by purchase, lease, easement, exchange, and/or donation; preparing and developing non-traditional legal realty documents; procuring and reviewing abstracts of title; analyzing and taking appropriate action to clear title objections; drafting acceptable legal documents to be executed and recorded in order to vest title; examining lands for proposed acquisition; planning, analyzing and resolving valuation problems; providing advice to others on realty acquisition matters; supervising and directing all activities for a diverse staff. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. There is no qualifying education substitution for the GS-12 grade level. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]