Realty Specialist

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

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Realty Specialist (Regional Technical Specialist) for the administration of P.L.91-646 relocations under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program 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. Selectee will remain at their current LRD District location. Duties Regional Technical Specialist for Civil Works and Military programs administering P.L. 91-646 relocations (residential, commercial, tenant and temporary) under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program as well as facility and utility relocations. Function as the Regional Technical authority, apply new theories and standards to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted and established realty practices and procedures. The incumbent will use his/her skills, creativity and mastery of real estate principles, policies, and methodologies to independently accomplish duties. Provide technical advice and training to personnel within the Districts on behalf of the Region. Advise districts concerning Non-Federal Sponsor oversight and crediting of relocation payments, to include residential, commercial tenant, not for-profits, facilities, and utilities. Serve as regional liaison with Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, lead agencies for relocations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories (e.g., current civilian employees of the organization with competitive status, current Army employees with personal competitive status) are eligible to apply.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes advising on Civil Works and Military programs in the administration of Public Law 91-646 relocations under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program; applying standard and new Realty practices and procedures; and providing solutions for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acquisition mission issues.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Passion for the ideals of our American republic.
• Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to apply new theories and standards to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted and established realty practices and procedures.
• Skills, creativity and mastery of real estate principles, policies, and methodologies to independently accomplish duties.

Responsibilities

• Administering P.L.91-646 relocations under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program.
• Providing technical advice and training to personnel within the Districts on behalf of the Region.
• Advising districts concerning Non-Federal Sponsor oversight and crediting of relocation payments.
• Serving as regional liaison with Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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