Realty Specialist
This Notice is issued under DHA to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a critical need of candidates. We have a critical need of qualified applicants for our Realty Specialist (Lease Contracting Officer). To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted Direct Hire Authority or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying to this notice is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice. A few key facts about this DHA notice:
Many vacancies may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 levels. Jobs have varying opportunities for advancement (promotion potential). Jobs may be located in any of the metropolitan areas listed. Availability of positions and grade levels vary by location. Current civil service employees will receive new appointments, if selected under this DHA. Each metropolitan area will independently review applications and decide who to interview. For questions on selection process, contact:
Greater Southeast Region - AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN:
404-331-3186 New England Region - CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT:
HRBoston@gsa.gov Great Lakes Region - IL, IN, OH, MI, MN, WI:
312-353-5547 Rocky Mountain Region - CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Greater Southwest Region - AR, LA, NM, OK, TX:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Heartland Region -IA, KS, MO, NE:
404-331-3186 Northeast & Caribbean Region - NJ, NY, VI, PR:
212-264-5557 Mid-Atlantic Region - DE, MD, PA, VA, WV:
215-446-4973 Pacific Rim Region - AZ, CA, NV, HI:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Northwest Arctic Region - AK, ID, OR, WA:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Washington, DC (Central Office/National Capital Region):
-Public Buildings Service:
202-538-0427 If you have general questions about this job posting or have difficulty applying, contact us at 816-823-2006 or nrc@gsa.gov. For information on DHA, visit https:
//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp. Duties:
Acquisition Management:
Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, strategies, as well as appropriate milestone charts and schedules. Identifies customer space requirements. Performs comprehensive market surveys and building inspections. Acquires leasehold interests in space for assigned customers with complex space requirements; solicits offers; develops, defines and negotiates lease terms and conditions; performs cost and price analyses of offers; incorporates complex modifications of terms and conditions into lease; and prepares and/or signs approval documents necessary to award the lease. Makes final award determinations and verifies the existence of necessary approvals for funding availability, and awards and executes lease. Oversees and enforces leases, modifying complex space provisions to reflect changes in ownership, the amount and configuration of space, and types of service received. Responsible for data input into several systems to track and administer procurement and billing information (such as GREX, REXUS, OA Tool and others). Ensures contractual documents/leasing information and final decisions are properly documented and input into the appropriate system. Project Management:
May serve as project manager for designated complex realty projects or lead an interdisciplinary team from GSA (architects, engineers, property managers, and attorneys) and from outside the Agency (lessors, developers, contractors, tenant agency personnel, or other technical personnel), to take the space need from planning and project execution through space delivery. Performs the full range of project management duties, using project management principles and practices and established tools and technology to perform the full range of activities such as project identification, initiation, planning, execution and closeout. Space Management:
Analyzes the existing space inventory for available Government-controlled space in satisfying the space requirements customers. Consults and advises the customer in regard to the release and reduction of space. Reviews space requests; develops housing strategies, and consults with agencies on their requirements (amount, type, layout and location of space). Works with customers in developing their space specifications. Coordinates efficient space design and layout through oversight of construction activities related to a customer's initial space alterations or post-occupancy space alterations. Communication:
Serves as the primary contact and technical representative for complex realty projects and realty matters often coordinating input from other personnel within and outside of GSA. Conducts/manages necessary interactions with internal and external stakeholders to develop, oversee, and/or execute solutions for varied customer business and diverse workspace needs. Prepares, reviews and approves required legal and contractual documentation as appropriate and authorized. 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. Starting Pay for all locations will be dependent upon the associated GS-Locality Pay Table for that area. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. The GS-12 salary range starts as low as $76,721.00 and as high as $121,668.00 per year depending on the locality pay of the duty location. The GS-13 salary range starts as low as $91,231.00 and as high as $144,676.00 per year depending on the locality pay of the duty location. To qualify for the GS-12, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11. Specialized experience is managing real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting and applying real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must include performing the following:
Lease acquisition including negotiating, preparing and executing real estate contracts; Conducting market surveys and real estate site inspections; Performing real estate project management using project management tools to manage projects from inception to closeout Conducting cost analyses for real estate transactions to provide recommendations and; Managing lease transactions and documents to ensure procurement and financial accuracy To qualify for the GS-13, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Specialized experience is managing a wide range of large scale, complex, and/or high visibility real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting, and applying knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must include performing the following:
Lease acquisition including negotiating, preparing and executing real estate contracts; Conducting market surveys and real estate site inspections; Performing real estate project management using project management tools to manage projects from inception to closeout; Conducting cost analyses for real estate transactions;Monitoring lease transactions and documents for procurement and financial accuracy; and, Analyzing and providing technical advice and direction in the development and implementation of real estate policy. Preferred Qualifications and Skills for BOTH GRADES It is preferred that you have:
completed bachelor's degree or completion of at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of business coursework.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Many vacancies may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 levels. Jobs have varying opportunities for advancement (promotion potential). Jobs may be located in any of the metropolitan areas listed. Availability of positions and grade levels vary by location. Current civil service employees will receive new appointments, if selected under this DHA. Each metropolitan area will independently review applications and decide who to interview. For questions on selection process, contact:
Greater Southeast Region - AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN:
404-331-3186 New England Region - CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT:
HRBoston@gsa.gov Great Lakes Region - IL, IN, OH, MI, MN, WI:
312-353-5547 Rocky Mountain Region - CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Greater Southwest Region - AR, LA, NM, OK, TX:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Heartland Region -IA, KS, MO, NE:
404-331-3186 Northeast & Caribbean Region - NJ, NY, VI, PR:
212-264-5557 Mid-Atlantic Region - DE, MD, PA, VA, WV:
215-446-4973 Pacific Rim Region - AZ, CA, NV, HI:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Northwest Arctic Region - AK, ID, OR, WA:
vacancy.inquiries@gsa.gov Washington, DC (Central Office/National Capital Region):
-Public Buildings Service:
202-538-0427 If you have general questions about this job posting or have difficulty applying, contact us at 816-823-2006 or nrc@gsa.gov. For information on DHA, visit https:
//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp. Duties:
Acquisition Management:
Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, strategies, as well as appropriate milestone charts and schedules. Identifies customer space requirements. Performs comprehensive market surveys and building inspections. Acquires leasehold interests in space for assigned customers with complex space requirements; solicits offers; develops, defines and negotiates lease terms and conditions; performs cost and price analyses of offers; incorporates complex modifications of terms and conditions into lease; and prepares and/or signs approval documents necessary to award the lease. Makes final award determinations and verifies the existence of necessary approvals for funding availability, and awards and executes lease. Oversees and enforces leases, modifying complex space provisions to reflect changes in ownership, the amount and configuration of space, and types of service received. Responsible for data input into several systems to track and administer procurement and billing information (such as GREX, REXUS, OA Tool and others). Ensures contractual documents/leasing information and final decisions are properly documented and input into the appropriate system. Project Management:
May serve as project manager for designated complex realty projects or lead an interdisciplinary team from GSA (architects, engineers, property managers, and attorneys) and from outside the Agency (lessors, developers, contractors, tenant agency personnel, or other technical personnel), to take the space need from planning and project execution through space delivery. Performs the full range of project management duties, using project management principles and practices and established tools and technology to perform the full range of activities such as project identification, initiation, planning, execution and closeout. Space Management:
Analyzes the existing space inventory for available Government-controlled space in satisfying the space requirements customers. Consults and advises the customer in regard to the release and reduction of space. Reviews space requests; develops housing strategies, and consults with agencies on their requirements (amount, type, layout and location of space). Works with customers in developing their space specifications. Coordinates efficient space design and layout through oversight of construction activities related to a customer's initial space alterations or post-occupancy space alterations. Communication:
Serves as the primary contact and technical representative for complex realty projects and realty matters often coordinating input from other personnel within and outside of GSA. Conducts/manages necessary interactions with internal and external stakeholders to develop, oversee, and/or execute solutions for varied customer business and diverse workspace needs. Prepares, reviews and approves required legal and contractual documentation as appropriate and authorized. 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. Starting Pay for all locations will be dependent upon the associated GS-Locality Pay Table for that area. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. The GS-12 salary range starts as low as $76,721.00 and as high as $121,668.00 per year depending on the locality pay of the duty location. The GS-13 salary range starts as low as $91,231.00 and as high as $144,676.00 per year depending on the locality pay of the duty location. To qualify for the GS-12, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11. Specialized experience is managing real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting and applying real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must include performing the following:
Lease acquisition including negotiating, preparing and executing real estate contracts; Conducting market surveys and real estate site inspections; Performing real estate project management using project management tools to manage projects from inception to closeout Conducting cost analyses for real estate transactions to provide recommendations and; Managing lease transactions and documents to ensure procurement and financial accuracy To qualify for the GS-13, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Specialized experience is managing a wide range of large scale, complex, and/or high visibility real estate transactions for commercial office space by researching, interpreting, and applying knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and practices. This experience must include performing the following:
Lease acquisition including negotiating, preparing and executing real estate contracts; Conducting market surveys and real estate site inspections; Performing real estate project management using project management tools to manage projects from inception to closeout; Conducting cost analyses for real estate transactions;Monitoring lease transactions and documents for procurement and financial accuracy; and, Analyzing and providing technical advice and direction in the development and implementation of real estate policy. Preferred Qualifications and Skills for BOTH GRADES It is preferred that you have:
completed bachelor's degree or completion of at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of business coursework.
- Department:
1170 Realty - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $144,676 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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