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As a Realty Specialist, you will assist in the following functions: acquisition, real estate administration and/or federal space management.
Location of Position: Public Buildings Service (PBS), in any of the locations listed.
We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
09/22/2022 to 03/22/2023
$66,214 - $126,742 per year
GS 11 - 12
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel Required -
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12 - Availability of positions at each of the grade levels indicated varies by location. Therefore, not all grade levels are available at each location
No
No
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Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
As a Realty Specialist you will exercise full responsibility and authority performing a variety of real estate work related to the acquisition of real property.
Acquisition Management:
Obtain and maintain a warrant at a level required by the assigned Region.
Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans and strategies, as well as appropriate milestone charts and schedules. Identifies customer space requirements. Performs comprehensive market surveys and building inspections to see if the offered space is potentially suited to meet customer requirements.
Acquires leasehold interests in space for assigned customers with complex space requirements; solicits offers; develops, defines and negotiates lease terms and conditions; performs cost and price analyses of offers; incorporates complex modifications of terms and conditions into lease; and prepares and/or signs approval documents necessary to award the lease. Makes final award determinations and verifies the existence of necessary approvals for funding availability, and awards and executes lease.
Oversees and enforces leases, modifying complex space provisions to reflect changes in ownership, the amount and configuration of space and types of service received. Performs real estate administration functions for space provisions, including changes in the type of services received, enforcement of lease provisions, etc. Responsible for data input into several systems to track and administer procurement and billing information (such as GREX, REXUS, OA Tool and others). Ensures contractual documents/leasing information and final decisions are properly documented and input into the appropriate system.
Project Management:
May serve as project manager for designated complex realty projects. May lead an interdisciplinary team from GSA (architects, engineers, property managers, and attorneys) and from outside the Agency (lessors, developers, contractors, tenant agency personnel, or other technical personnel), to take the space need from planning and project execution through space delivery. Performs the full range of project management duties, using project management principles and practices and established tools and technology to perform the full range of activities such as project identification, initiation, planning, execution and closeout.
Space Management:
Analyzes the existing space inventory for available Government-controlled space in satisfying the space requirements customers. Consults and advises the customer in regard to the release and reduction of space. Reviews space requests; develops housing strategies, and consults with agencies on their requirements (amount, type, layout and location of space). Works with customers in developing their complex space specifications. Coordinates efficient space design and layout through oversight of construction activities related to a customer’s initial space alterations or post-occupancy space alterations.
Communication:
Serves as the primary contact and technical representative for complex realty projects and realty matters often coordinating input from other personnel within and outside of GSA. Conducts/manages necessary interactions with internal and external stakeholders to develop, oversee, and/or execute solutions for varied customer business and diverse workspace needs. Prepares, reviews and approves required legal and contractual documentation as appropriate and authorized.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
The GS-11 salary range starts at $66,214 per year and will vary by location.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal Service, OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR
LL.M., if related
Specialized experience at the GS-9 level is defined as assisting with performing real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting and applying real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must demonstrate the following:
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying at the GS-11 level only.
The GS-12 salary range starts at $79,363 per year and will vary by location.
To qualify, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11,
Specialized experience at the GS-11 level is defined as managing real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting and applying real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must include performing the following:
Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs): QRFs are knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in a position, but are not essential for satisfactory performance. Applicants who possess such KSA's may be ranked above those who do not, but no one may be rated ineligible solely for failure to possess such KSA’s. The Quality Ranking Factor for this position is the ability to acquire and maintain a warrant, which includes formal training, experience (on the job training) and a minimum of 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of business college coursework or a bachelor’s degree.
Note: 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: VARIES BY LOCATION
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses may be paid if it is determined that this position is hard to fill. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
This announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing-basis as job openings occur. Each time there is a job opening, a cut-off date will be created. If you have submitted a complete application by the cut-off date, your application will be reviewed. The first cut-off date will be no earlier than 10/06/2022.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Resume: Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Standing Register As mentioned in the Other Information section, this announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing basis as job openings occur. Your application will only be reviewed after a cut-off date or after the vacancy closing date if you have completed the application process described above.
STANDING REGISTER The following process is used if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
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