REALTY SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Primary Purpose: To serve as a real estate advisor in support of Air Force worldwide real estate assets with responsibility for acquisition, disposal, and/or management of real property assets, and in the investigation and resolution of the most complex and involved problems having exceptional economic, social, or political impact upon the community or environment. Learn more about this agency Duties 1. Manages the workload of assigned Air Force MAJCOMs to insure that suspenses are met and real estate actions are completed on time. 2. Provides assistance to MAJCOMS and subordinate Air Force installations in real estate policies and procedures and in the interpretation of all aspects of real estate activities promulgated by Public Law, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, Department of Defense Directives, Secretary of the Air Force Orders, and Air Force Instructions. 3. Responsible for the preparation of real estate transactions which consist of environmental and real estate documents. 4. Develops, evaluates real estate actions and issues, and executes programs for the disposal of Air Force land and facilities within area of responsibility working with and providing advice to MAJCOMs. 5. Is a principal consultant on how real estate issues will impact privatization efforts for their assigned MAJCOMs. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period This position may require membership in professional organizations and professional registration may be encouraged This is a Centrally Managed position under the Civil Engineer Career Field. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes serving as a real estate advisor in support of worldwide real estate assets with responsibility for acquisition, disposal, and/or management of real property assets, and in the investigation and resolution of the most complex and involved problems having exceptional economic, social, or political impact upon the community or environment. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to accomplish and/or review extremely complex real estate transactions which involve direct consultations and negotiations with Federal agencies, State governments, local community, officials, airport authorities, and landowners in matters associated with the acquisition, management and disposal of Air Force real estate assets. 2. Skill in evaluating need for supporting environmental and legal documents to support real estate transactions, obtaining and reviewing documents, and assembling the real estate package for required approval. 3. Knowledge of Federal, State, DOD, and Air Force laws, regulations, principles, policies, and practices of real estate programs. 4. Skill in analyzing and interpreting a wide variety of issues and recommending practical solutions to problems. 5. Ability to teach advanced Air Force real estate practices and procedures both in an informal and formal environment to include video teaching from the Air Force institute of Technology. 6. Advanced skills in the areas of oral and written communications and interpersonal relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.