Realty Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is part of the Reemployed Annuitants Cadre, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). On an as-needed basis, employees occupying these positions provide emergency support to disaster-stricken areas throughout the United States. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1-year. At management's discretion, the appointment may be extended for up to a maximum of 3-years or converted to a term appointment for up to a maximum of 6-years.
Major duties
Applies a broad knowledge of directives, laws, policies, and regulations relating to Federal real estate procedures to provide guidance and assistance for the assigned program. Provides decisions on a variety of complex issues or problems after performing an in-depth analysis. Interprets current policy; formulates policies and develops procedures and regulations. Drafts, reviews and comments on proposed regulation changes and new regulations. Furnishes technical advice and assistance on problems encountered in field operations.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Interpreting Federal and Army real estate laws, policies, and regulations to develop policies, procedures, and guidance for complex real estate programs; 2) Evaluating real estate transactions (such as acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, permits, and condemnations) for compliance with authorities and regulations, including preparing recommendations that affect program effectiveness and involve significant monetary or regional/national impact; and 3) Serving as a technical authority in real estate by advising senior officials and staff, coordinating with legal counsel and external agencies, and preparing responses to White House, Congressional, and Assistant Secretary inquiries on real property matters. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Time in Grade Requirement: 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-13).
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