Realty Specialist Job in Loveland, CO

Vacancy No. 25-12646239-DE Department Western Area Power Administration
Salary $66,670.00 to $125,685.00 Grade 9 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/20/2024 Close Date 12/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Loveland, CO


Summary

This position is part of the Western Area Power Administration in the Rocky Mountain Region office located in Loveland, CO.


**This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**

Duties

  • Independently implements, and manages land rights policies and procedures, standards, and procedures to support all RMR's maintenance and construction related activities in accordance with the broad overall policy objectives established by RMR's Regional Manager, RMR' s Maintenance and Environmental managers, W AP A's Lands Manager, and DOE.
  • Coordinates the various land acquisition functions in RMR through proper planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of land related activities.
  • Reviews and determines whether proposals for the use of WAPA property are compatible with the purposes for which the properties were acquired.
  • Establishes and implements sound project management practices including task planning, resource matrix, milestones, and delivery dates on a tasks or project basis.
  • Serves as one if the several realty specialist for all maintenance and construction-related realty issues and provides subject matter expertise, advice, and assistance to RMR's Maintenance unit when discussing W AP A's realty and land management policies, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Participates in proposed facilities route planning and provides expert and technical findings to identify land ownership, social, economic, or political problems that may affect the plan and to provide recommended solutions in a timely manner.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Travel of up to 50% annually is required; with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time.
  • Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
  • This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Driver's certificate and have a valid state driver's license. Defense Driver's Training will be completed upon employment.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position
  • May be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
  • The VRA eligibility only applies to applicants that are applying at the GS-09 and GS-11 level.
  • Applicant selected may need to obtain the highest designation on the announcement. This is in reference to FLSA/Financial disclosure on the OF-8.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized experience for the GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 in the federal service, and must meet all 3 of the following experiences.
  • Providing input to determine the most effective means of avoiding damage to environmental assets before implementing lands actions.
  • Working with individuals and groups to develop realty proposals for approval and action.
  • Presenting material in a clear and effective manner to professional work groups and others.
  • Assisting with multiple projects simultaneously that may require extended periods of time between the start and completion of the project or task.
OR
B. Education: Have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a LL.B. or J.D., leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university, if related in business administration, public administration or policy, and land use planning. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education).
OR
C. Combination: Have some specialized experience as described in statement A, but less than one (1) year; and have more than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of graduate education as described in statement B. To calculate your combined amount, first determine the amount of your specialized experience as a percentage of the requirement listed in A above. Then determine the amount of your graduate education in excess of one full year (18 semester hours) as a percentage of the requirement listed in B above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education.

Specialized experience for the GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the federal service, and must meet all 3 of the following experiences:
  • Analyzing results of environmentally oriented research data to determine the most effective means of avoiding damage to environmental asset assets before implementing lands actions.
  • Obtaining individual and group cooperation to develop realty proposals for approval and action.
  • Presenting material gathered from diverse sources and disciplines in a clear and effective manner to professional work groups and others.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously that may require extended periods of time between the start and completion of the project or task.
OR
B. Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in business administration, public administration or policy, and land use planning. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education).
OR
C. Combination: Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education, as described above. To combine education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. (NOTE: Only units in excess of the first two years (36 semester hours or the Master's level) may be used to meet the educational requirement.) Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education).


Specialized experience for the GS-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the federal service, and must meet all 3 of the following experiences.
  • Resolving and/or evaluating issues which relate to lands and realty programs.
  • Managing public land activities requiring close coordination between federal agencies, state and local governments, and/or public land user groups.
  • Interpreting laws, regulations, and procedures concerning land cases.
  • Interpreting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) laws for land and resource management programs.
  • Communicating with other realty specialists, other Federal agencies, landowners and attorneys, title companies, local/state governments, and the public.


OPM Qualification General Policies Websitewww.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

In order to be rated as qualified though education you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.".

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
  • For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov .
  • If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probation period.
  • If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
  • Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure.
  • The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
  • This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
  • This position may be eligible for Remote (Restricted) work after serving 90 days in the position. If interested, the selected employee will work with their supervisor regarding their eligibility. Remote (Restricted) requests are approved on a case-by-case basis. Remote (Restricted) work requires an employee's Official Remote Worksite to be located within 50 (road) miles of an approved WAPA Office Worksite, as identified in the announcement. Under this arrangement, the employee is not required to report to a WAPA Office Worksite every pay period but will be required to do so with some regularity.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Mid-Atlantic Services Branch at NORFOLKMAIL@OPM.GOV for more information.

Benefits

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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.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three pre-defined quality categories under Category Rating procedures. These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Administration and Management, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, and Technical Competence

Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher. https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the Well Qualified category (or higher).

Political appointment: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (12/31/2024) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12646239 .

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

  • Your RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
  • Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
  • Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
  • Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
    • Position title;
    • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
    • Agency; and
    • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

  1. You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.
  2. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
  3. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
  4. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Agency contact information

MID-ATLANTIC SERVICE BRANCH
Address
Western Area Power Administration
12155 W. Alameda Pkwy
Lakewood, CO 80228
US
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Next steps

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