Realty Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

In a developmental capacity, the Realty Specialist assists with projects involving the civil works real estate program within the St. Paul District. Assignments increase in complexity until the full performance level is reached. The role supports real estate activities for civil works missions, including preparing planning reports, managing compliance with relocation laws, and representing the agency in stakeholder meetings. The incumbent works with varied properties and helps resolve difficult title and acquisition issues.

At the full performance level, the incumbent provides guidance on real estate practices and ensures work complies with agency policies and regulations. The role includes assisting with complex or defective property titles involving multiple owners and third-party interests; negotiating with landowners, attorneys, government officials, corporations, banks, insurers, and others; and reviewing complex negotiations to acquire real property rights, including fees, easements, and leases. The incumbent also researches courthouse records, determines government easement locations, and assists legal staff with title curative work.

Requirements

• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Meet the GS-07 qualification requirements through one year of specialized experience meeting two of the listed criteria, one full year of qualifying graduate-level education, Superior Academic Achievement in a qualifying bachelor's degree, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who have 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-05).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• The appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• The position requires a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.
• The position has a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects involving the civil works real estate program in the St. Paul District.
• Prepare detailed planning reports and manage compliance with relocation laws.
• Represent the agency in meetings with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on real estate practices and ensure work complies with agency policies and regulations.
• Assist in resolving complex or defective property titles involving multiple owners and third-party interests.
• Negotiate with landowners, attorneys, government officials, corporations, banks, insurers, and others.
• Review complex negotiations to acquire real property rights, including fees, easements, and leases, in support of civil works missions.
• Research courthouse records, determine government easement locations, and assist legal staff with title curative work.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level