Realty Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

This position supports lease acquisition and management and real estate activities for various real estate leasing programs. The Realty Specialist reviews market surveys to identify economical and suitable sites; reviews and manages leases and rental agreements for office space and housing to ensure compliance with real estate laws, regulations, policies, and lease terms; and oversees real estate projects by setting priorities, monitoring progress, and resolving conflicts. The role plans, administers, and directs building management functions for office space or housing, using lessor support or requirements contracts for utilities, janitorial and maintenance services, troubleshooting, and alterations. The specialist prepares and presents regular program briefings, inspects and accepts or rejects contract deliverables during performance and closeout, and negotiates complex leases, licenses, and permits for the Army, Army Reserve, Navy, Air Force, and other stakeholders. The position requires temporary duty or business travel 35% of the time. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including management and disposal of real property; applying local and agency policies and maintaining public relations; reviewing, interpreting, and providing guidance on real estate issues, policies, and changes affecting real estate management; applying real estate principles, concepts, and practices; and planning and carrying out assignments, resolving conflicts, coordinating work, and following governing laws, regulations, and internal procedures.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Must meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Temporary duty or business travel is required 35% of the time.
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Review market surveys produced by staff to determine the most economical and suitable sites.
• Review leases and rental agreements for office space and housing for compliance with real estate law, regulation, and current policy.
• Manage leases throughout their terms and ensure compliance with lease requirements.
• Set priorities, oversee progress, and resolve conflicts related to real estate projects.
• Plan, administer, and direct building management functions for office space or housing through lessor support or requirements contracts.
• Provide or arrange utilities, janitorial and maintenance services, troubleshooting, and alterations for managed buildings.
• Prepare and present program briefings on a regular basis.
• Inspect contract deliverables and accept or reject them during contract performance and at closeout in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Negotiate complex leases, licenses, and permits for the Army, Army Reserve, Navy, Air Force, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized; an incentive requires a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed