Realty Officer

Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage Category and/or Critical Need Positions (Real Estate Personnel) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This announcement is to fill like or similar positions for the Baltimore or New England District. The mission is to deliver engineering services to strengthen our Nation's security and economy, and to reduce risks from disasters.

Major duties

Oversees all planning, management, and execution of Baltimore or New England District’s Real Estate Programs in support of multifunctional civil, military, and IIES missions. Exercises both technical and administrative supervision of Division staff, performs personnel management functions, and ensures availability of trained and qualified staff to carry out missions. Responsible for short and long range planning, programming, budget execution, and direction of assigned functions and responsibilities of the District’s Real Estate Program. Applies knowledge of real estate laws, principles, policies, and procedures in the administration of all real estate transactions and projects to ensure compliance and achieve mission objectives. Represents the District as the senior Real Estate advisor/expert in various forums, conferences, and meetings with key military and civilian personnel, leaders in external agencies, varying levels of Government officials, and contractors.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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;1) directing the real estate activities of a major organization or government agency; 2) advising on real estate policies and/or directives; 3) overseeing real estate work that involves planning, appraisal, acquisition, or disposal of real estate interest; and 4) managing personnel required to transact real estate projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). 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

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/

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, as errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.