Lead Realty Specialist, GS-1170-13, Reassignment, Detail or 120-Day Temp Promotion (00896)
- WELCOME!Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position (i.e. lateral reassignment) are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.
It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. - Job Posting Open Date:
- 06/18/2025
- Job Posting Close Date:
- 06/26/2025
- Announcement Type:
- TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
- Position Type:
- Other
- Position Title:
- Lead Realty Specialist
- Pay Plan:
- GS
- Occupational Series:
- 1170 - Realty (1170)
- Grade:
- 12
- 13
- USACE Organization :
- South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District
- Locations (City, State):
- Wilmington, NC
- Position Overview/Duties:
Position Title: Lead Realty Specialist, GS-1170-13
Series/Grade: GS-1170-13
Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-12 or GS-13 to qualify.
Duty Location: Wilmington, NC.
- Interested candidates should provide their resume in TARP, and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement upon request.
- Current permanent USACE GS-13 will be considered for details at the same grade (up to 6 months) or reassignment pending Hiring Freeze ETP approval.
- Current permanent GS-12 will be considered for temporary promotions not to exceed 120 days.
Duties:
- The incumbent performs more complex realty duties and works with greater independence in accomplishing various actions in support of civil and military programs.
- Incumbent serves as the Lead Realty Specialist for one of the branches established within the Real Estate Division and carries out a variety of assigned projects involving the civil and military real estate program within the Wilmington District.
- Involved in planning and acquisition of fee and lesser estates (including military and civil in leasing, CONUS AND OCONUS); management of Government-owned real property (including granting out grants and performing inspections); disposal by sale, transfer, or termination of leasehold interests (including BRAC).
- Representative projects include multipurpose, flood control and navigation projects, military installations, equipment test sites, reserve and National Guard training areas and centers; light industry plants; offices, military recruiting centers and storage spaces.
- Transactions cover properties ranging from wide areas of Federally owned lands, state or local government-owned lands, privately owned lands, residential areas, agricultural and forestry lands and industrial tracts. Plans and manages team activities by scheduling, setting priorities, and making adjustments as needed to coordinate the team's efforts to assure timely completion of required work.
- Advises team members on policy and regulatory guidance.
Other Information:
Join Our Team as the Sole Real Estate Representative for the Wilmington District – A Truly One-of-a-Kind Opportunity!
This is not your average real estate position. As the only real estate professional in the Wilmington District, you will have a unique opportunity to take ownership of your region and truly make an impact. This role offers both autonomy and variety – no two days will be the same.
You’ll be the go-to expert, handling a diverse and dynamic workload. Whether you're working with local government partners, analyzing market trends, or managing transactions from start to finish, you’ll be building a portfolio of experience that few roles can offer.
If you’re a motivated, self-driven professional who enjoys variety and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing region, this is your chance to do meaningful work – and own it from day one.
- Other Conditions and Requirements:
This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY
This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.
Other Requirements:
- Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
- All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
- PCS may be authorized.
- Relocation incentive may be authorized. Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
- This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position may be eligible for situational telework.
- Life/Work Balance:
- Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
- Qualifications:
- Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
- To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
- Reasonable Accommodation:
- Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.