Realty Specialist
US Department of Defense, Seattle, WA, United States
Realty Specialist
Support the Real Estate Division and its' mission to provide acquisition, management, and disposal of real estate for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil and Military projects. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. Salary: $50,460 to $90,190 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 7 - 9 Locations: Great Falls, MT; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA Open & closing dates: 03/25/2026 to 04/08/2026 Occasional travel - Travel for Temporary Duty (TDY) is approximately 15% Permanent, full-time position in the competitive service Promotion potential: 9 Job family (Series): 1170 Realty Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: No Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process: Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes Announcement number: CEDE-26-12917952-HS Control number: 862341200 Recent Graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Duties
Performs inspections which include compliance and utilization inspections and EO 12512 surveys. Negotiates and prepares out-grants authorizing the temporary use of Government property to other Government agencies, state and political subdivisions, and private individuals. Resolves routine and uncomplicated encroachments on Government-owned or leased properties within District boundaries. Screens excess properties with appropriate DoD, Federal, state, and local agencies, and processes requests for transfers. Obtains space and other lessor interests in real property, by lease, for military and civil customers. Establishes space requirements based on the agency's needs by using well defined procedures to collect preliminary market data from willing sources. Obtains title options and mineral ownerships underlying Government-owned properties. Assures all Real Estate actions are processed, and the files are documented in accordance with all appropriate laws and regulations. Evaluates, inputs, and extracts data from various sources into and out of appropriate management information systems. Requirements
Conditions of employment
A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy. Requires a valid State Driver's License. Qualifications
Occupational series (1170) is covered by USA Hire at the GS-07 grade level. Selectees at that grade level will need to fulfill USA HIre assessment requirements prior to placement.
To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of Recent Grad as defined below: Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. You must upload transcripts to verify eligibility. NOTE: Management will consider applications from students who expect to complete qualifying education no later than 30 June 2026. (You must upload current transcripts with your application and degrees must be conferred no later than 30 June 2026). In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 education and experience. Additional information about transcripts is available in this document. For the GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing and researching real estate policies, procedures, regulations, and contracts related to federal in-leasing practices; and assisting higher graded staff in real estate related tasks such as developing lease requirements and completing leasing documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Environmental Sciences, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or other closely related discipline applicable to the management and administration of real estate transactions. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. 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%. For the GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying federal regulations to TWO of the following actions related to managing real property interests: leasing, acquisition, disposal, or management of out-grants. 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 J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Environmental Sciences, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or other closely related discipline applicable to the management and administration of real estate transactions. 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. Direct deposit of pay is required. 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recent Graduates will be appointed to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. The following incentives may be authorized: Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Student Loan Repayment Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this
Support the Real Estate Division and its' mission to provide acquisition, management, and disposal of real estate for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil and Military projects. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. Salary: $50,460 to $90,190 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 7 - 9 Locations: Great Falls, MT; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA Open & closing dates: 03/25/2026 to 04/08/2026 Occasional travel - Travel for Temporary Duty (TDY) is approximately 15% Permanent, full-time position in the competitive service Promotion potential: 9 Job family (Series): 1170 Realty Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: No Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process: Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes Announcement number: CEDE-26-12917952-HS Control number: 862341200 Recent Graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Duties
Performs inspections which include compliance and utilization inspections and EO 12512 surveys. Negotiates and prepares out-grants authorizing the temporary use of Government property to other Government agencies, state and political subdivisions, and private individuals. Resolves routine and uncomplicated encroachments on Government-owned or leased properties within District boundaries. Screens excess properties with appropriate DoD, Federal, state, and local agencies, and processes requests for transfers. Obtains space and other lessor interests in real property, by lease, for military and civil customers. Establishes space requirements based on the agency's needs by using well defined procedures to collect preliminary market data from willing sources. Obtains title options and mineral ownerships underlying Government-owned properties. Assures all Real Estate actions are processed, and the files are documented in accordance with all appropriate laws and regulations. Evaluates, inputs, and extracts data from various sources into and out of appropriate management information systems. Requirements
Conditions of employment
A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy. Requires a valid State Driver's License. Qualifications
Occupational series (1170) is covered by USA Hire at the GS-07 grade level. Selectees at that grade level will need to fulfill USA HIre assessment requirements prior to placement.
To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of Recent Grad as defined below: Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. You must upload transcripts to verify eligibility. NOTE: Management will consider applications from students who expect to complete qualifying education no later than 30 June 2026. (You must upload current transcripts with your application and degrees must be conferred no later than 30 June 2026). In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 education and experience. Additional information about transcripts is available in this document. For the GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing and researching real estate policies, procedures, regulations, and contracts related to federal in-leasing practices; and assisting higher graded staff in real estate related tasks such as developing lease requirements and completing leasing documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Environmental Sciences, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or other closely related discipline applicable to the management and administration of real estate transactions. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. 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%. For the GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying federal regulations to TWO of the following actions related to managing real property interests: leasing, acquisition, disposal, or management of out-grants. 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 J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Environmental Sciences, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or other closely related discipline applicable to the management and administration of real estate transactions. 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. Direct deposit of pay is required. 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recent Graduates will be appointed to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. The following incentives may be authorized: Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Student Loan Repayment Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this