Realty Specialist (Document Examiner)

Realty Specialist (Document Examiner)

This is a Realty Specialist (Document Examiner), GS-1170-09 / 11 position with USACE, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, Real Estate Division in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities :

• Preparing and reviewing real estate contracts, detailed Real Estate Planning Reports and Real Estate Summary and Lease Planning Reports, required in planning the acquisition of real estate.
• Assisting in reviewing title evidence for compliance with applicable USACE and the Department of Justice standards identifying potential issues.
• Conducting preliminary reviews of agreements in cases of multiple ownerships and varied interests and provides initial findings to those who conduct negotiations with landowners in such cases.
• Personally making contacts with rightful owners, lessors, and tenants to negotiate for the purchase of land in fee, easement, or lease of property.
• Furnishing real estate data and technical advice to all branches of Real Estate Division and to other elements of the District.

Requirements :

This is an Open Continuous Announcement / Standing Register. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. There may be multiple cut-off dates.

Who May Apply : US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and / or 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.

This position may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 grade level. If filled below the full performance level, promotion potential is to the GS-11. Promotion is at management's discretion.

Specialized Experience GS-09 : One year of specialized experience which includes : 1) Analyzing or drafting real estate documents; AND 2) Assisting with real estate contracts, field investigations, or negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as : Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, or Law. OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Specialized Experience GS-11 : One year of specialized experience which includes 2 out of 3 of the following : 1) Reviewing real property titles; OR 2) Drafting real estate documents required for the planning or acquisition of real estate; OR 3) Communicating with management concerning real estate activities or assisting negotiations with owners, lessors, or tenants. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education : Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as : Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, or Law. OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Education FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit : https : / / sites.ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications /

Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Construction, Engineering, & Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https : / / www.dfas.mil / civilianemployees / civrelo / Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. A Recruitment / Relocation Incentive MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.