Realty Specialist, GS-1170-11 (09762)
- 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 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:
- 01/22/2026
- Job Posting Close Date:
- 02/01/2026
- Announcement Type:
- TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
- Position Type:
- Permanent
- Position Title:
- Realty Specialist
- Pay Plan:
- GS
- Occupational Series:
- 1170 - Realty (1170)
- Grade:
- 11
- USACE Organization :
- North Atlantic Division (NAD) - New England District
- Locations (City, State):
- Concord, MA
- Position Overview/Duties:
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 noncompetitive 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 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.
Major Duties:
Acts as representative for the Government in negotiating with owners of real estate for the acquisition of property. Assignments include complex projects in any amount. Projects are primarily for use by the Army and other military agencies in connection with the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Facilities Program. May also include Government Leased Housing (GLH) projects. Real Estate is generally acquired in the NAE footprint.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Please refer to the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/tabs/group-standards/
- Other Conditions and 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.
A trial or probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver''s license within 30 days of employment.
Incumbent may be required to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
- GS Standards: 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.
