About the Position: This position is located at the Real Estate Division, US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District in Portland, Oregon. Serves as the Senior Realty Specialist and Technical Team Leader of the Real Estate Division's Management and Disposal Section within the Real Estate Division, responsible for a full range of real estate matters.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. GS-12 Qualifications: Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) experience conducting investigations and resolving real estate claims; 2) Experience negotiating and preparing real estate instruments such as leases, easements, licenses, permits, etc.; AND 3) Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to realty specialists or staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement at the GS-12: 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-11).
Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members as senior Realty Specialist and team lead.
Communicate and integrate organizational mission, vision, values, and goals into team strategies, objectives, and work products.
Assist Branch/Division Chiefs in monitoring work progress, analyzing personnel management, and managing complex realty actions.
Guide junior specialists in negotiation and preparation of leases, easements, licenses, permits, and related support documents; reviews out-grant requests for compliance with standards and clearances.
Coordinate with District personnel on master plans, land use studies, SOPs, concession plans, and related program documents
Review and assemble supporting data for out-grant instruments (drawings, maps, legal descriptions, appraisals, etc.).
Develop specifications and recommendations for out-grants, prepares bid invitations, and negotiates when acceptable proposals are not received.
Investigate and process real estate claims, encroachments, and trespasses; recommends settlements and actions for eviction, rent collection, or damages.
Coordinate with Federal, State, local agencies, corporations, and community groups on real estate management, inspection, and disposal activities.
Manage compliance inspection schedules, ensures timely renewals, reviews inspection reports, and recommends corrective action
Maintain liaison with external officials on land and water management for recreation, wildlife, and forest management.