Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Resources Management Section, Facilities and Operational Support, Office of the Chief Readiness Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the technical authority and is responsible for the utilization, disposal, public domain land use, and outgrant functions for real estate holdings for Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Realty Specialist, GS-1170-13, your typical work assignments may include: Providing technical guidance on complex matters such as whether to dispose or rehabilitate an older, possible historically significant building to various DHS components with diverse mission, other federal agencies, and local governments, Headquarters, and Congressional staff. Preparing agreements for relinquishment of property to BLM, transfer of property from/to other Federal agencies, exchange of property with non-federal owners, and execute legislatively mandated transfers. Conducting complex negotiations on properties that may not be appealing to mission activities if they require major repairs or environmental remediation for which mission activities lack funding to complete and with key stakeholders in disposal process including local governments, other federal agencies, and non-profit organization that are often at odds over how to dispose of properties. Serving as a technical consultant for resolving difficult problems in managing and/or out granting of real property that involves political interest, community opposition, and unusual types of properties. Conducting negotiations with representative for other Departments, state, and local governmental authorities, representative of corporations, and private individuals. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Researching and/or applying new approaches to real estate to decrease real estate footprint, increase cost avoidance, and improve the disposal program; 2) Analyzing the program's real estate portfolio to determine the value and usefulness of real estate assets; 3) Managing the utilization survey to ensure properties receive the proper classification and utilization; and 4) Developing process and policy improvements in response to shifting business conditions, regulations, and priorities. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Education Not Applicable Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selectees must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this noncritical sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in multiple vacancies being filled from this announcement.