Realty Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Serve as a Realty Specialist (Regional Technical Specialist) for Civil Works and Military programs involving advanced in-leasing actions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. This is a competitive upgrade of an encumbered position; no vacancy exists. The selectee will remain at their current LRD District location.

The position is the division’s designated regional technical authority for advanced in-leasing and lease-management actions across Civil Works and Military programs. These mission areas involve complex, frequently unique issues requiring creative solutions. The specialist applies new theories and standards to problems that cannot be handled through accepted, established realty practices and procedures, advises on leasing authorities, and provides recommendations to the appropriate Real Estate Contracting Officer as needed. The role requires analytical and interpersonal skills, including at times in hostile environments.

Requirements

• Must be a current civilian employee of USACE, LRD with competitive status, or a current Army employee with personal competitive status.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in Federal service, advising on Civil Works and Military programs for advanced in-leasing actions, applying realty practices and procedures concerning leasing actions, and providing solutions for complex U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leasing issues.
• 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 (GS-12).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division’s designated Regional Technical Specialist for advanced in-leasing and lease-management actions in Civil Works and Military programs.
• Apply new theories and standards to complex problems not susceptible to established realty practices and procedures.
• Advise on leasing authorities.
• Develop creative solutions to complex and frequently unique issues in USACE in-leasing missions.
• Provide recommendations to the appropriate Real Estate Contracting Officer as needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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