Realty Specialist.

Duties Manage major real estate acquisition projects involving land, easements, rights-of-way, and other property interests.Plan and execute complex property acquisitions and relocations involving high-value properties, partial interests, businesses, and residences.Control project schedules, budgets, and funding to meet acquisition milestones and program requirements.Negotiate with landowners and stakeholders and prepare recommendations for acquisition, settlement, or condemnation actions.Review acquisition documents and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and project requirements. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.This position requires travel to other duty locations occationally.This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Conducting and negotiating real estate acquisition actions for lands, easements, rights-of-way, partial interests, and high-value properties. 2) Overseeing property interests and settlement terms by non-Federal sponsors and government agencies. 3) Reviewing acquisition files, surveys, title documents, appraisals, deeds, and relocation agreements for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements. 4) Preparing acquisition reports, counteroffers, and recommendations to support property acquisition, relocation, or condemnation actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Qualification requirement:Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education "Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted." Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE).Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.