Realty Specialist Job

Vacancy No. 9P-2025-0002 Department Public Buildings Service
Salary $115,793.00 to $167,336.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/24/2024 Close Date 11/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
San Francisco, CASeattle, WA


Summary

As a Realty Specialist, you'll accomplish complex & unusual real & personal property disposal cases for customer agencies throughout the Region where significant innovation is required to successfully complete the project. 

Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Real Property Utilization & Disposal Division in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA. Location will be determined at selection.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee (must be employed in Public Buildings Services Branch Region 9) • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

Duties

  • Program Management: Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages selected regional property disposal projects of an especially complex, extensive or sensitive nature.
  • Disposes of properties from assigned federal agencies, which includes requests for disposal of large or unique buildings, facilities and/or adjacent/contiguous space or lands.    
  • Planning: Develops disposal plans and strategies by establishing the minimum acceptable requirements for the Government as well as exclusionary items. Consults with top agency officials to offer advice, recommendations, and suggestions as to the adjustment and modification of acceptable conditions and any special requirements.
  • Receives, reviews and approves requests for transfers of excess property between Federal agencies.
  • Project Management: Develops overall disposal schedules & plans activities in support of project requirements and objectives.  Provides timely and regular updates on project status.
  • Develops cost and budget proposals for assigned projects. Identifies the need for technical & professional support services required to implement the disposal plan matters.
  • Prepares scope of work statements for contractual services.
  • Submits project schedules and plans with appropriate explanatory materials and justifications through the supervisor to Zone Manager.
  • Prepares explanatory statements for submission to Congressional Committees in connection with proposed negotiated sales or controversial assignments.
  • Builds market interest, compiles mailing lists of prospective purchasers, circulates invitations to bid and interviews purchasers, explaining agency policies regarding the agency’s disposal program, priorities, financing, etc.  Conducts open houses, opens bids and recommends award, or an increase in or rejection of the bids reviewed.
  • Represents GSA at meetings and conferences with high level Federal, state, municipal institutional officials and non-profit and private industry executives. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 3 investigation level).

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. 

The Seattle, WA GS-13 salary range starts at $115,793 per year.

The San Francisco, CA GS-13 salary range starts at $128,717 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge and application of Federal and/or commercial realty laws, regulations, and practices performing one or more of the following:

  • developing program guidance or standard practices for the utilization and/or disposal of excess and surplus real property;
  • performing long and short range real property asset utilization reviews;
  • performing real property disposal actions through a variety of means such as: direct sale by auction, sealed bid, or negotiations; public benefit conveyance; exchange; transfer; real estate transactions with nonprofit organizations;
  • developing marketing strategies, proposals, and presentations;
  • developing contracts for real property purchase or sale.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status:
- This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: 
  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is: 
  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

  • Ability to complete  complex or controversial disposal projects and related property consolidation transactions.
  • Ability to develop sound business strategies and plans in the disposal of real property/estate.
  • Skill in presenting recommendations and suggestions of complex and unusual disposal property matters.
  • Knowledge of contract administration techniques and various contract types.
  • Advanced real estate negotiating skills. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Serves as the primary contact for all data and information relating to assigned projects.
  • Ability to plan and organize programs and projects towards an end goal.
  • An in-depth knowledge of agency policies, regulations, procedures, and applicable Federal statutes with regard to real estate disposal and management.
  • A mastery of real estate principles, policies, and methodologies in property disposal and management.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

How to Apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application.  For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.  If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note:  Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). 

Need Assistance? 

  • Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
  • Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

Nadia Williams
Phone
267-872-6756
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
pbsavacancyinquiries@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
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Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

  1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.  
  3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
  5. FINAL COMMUNICATION:  Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration! 


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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