REALTY SPECIALIST

Summary

You will perform realty specialist tasks and transactions such as acquisition by lease including long-term leases, or leases that deviate from standard; acquisition of property interests up to fee simple; independently conduct compliance inspections and inventory activities; dispose and transfer property out of federal or agency ownership; and prepare documents, records research, and data management to support those activities.

This Job Is Open To

• The public

Clarification from the agency: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for USACE Real Estate Positions (5 USC 9902(b)(2)) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

At the GS-09 grade level, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-1170-11. The duties are described at the GS-11 level.

• Acquire property or space, or provide guidance to other agencies, or state and local governments on such matters as the acquisition of property or space; and relocation of property and business owners.
• Exercise eminent domain procedures; difficult negotiations; and/or unfamiliar state or local governments.
• Manage Federally controlled property.
• Lease space to non-Federal entities and manage such leases.
• Authorize the use of Federal land to individuals or organizations for commercial, recreational or various other purposes after ascertaining that the proposed use is compatible with, or furthers, the Corps' civil works mission.
• Work with project and installations managers to determine the best method by which to achieve the maximum value for non-Federal use of Corps' managed properties.
• Manage natural resources located on civil works projects and military installations, including forestry, sand and gravel, and agricultural land.
• Develop plans to extract natural resources via appropriate out-grant, when compatible with project purpose or military mission.
• Dispose of Federally owned property that may involve numerous environmental concerns limited or unstable markets, etc.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT/STANDING REGISTER. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. There may be multiple cut-off dates with the first being 24Oct2025. CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire 90 days after submission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required at the time of expiration.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Qualification Requirements GS-09

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience implementing real estate principles, concepts, and practices; assisting with real estate transactions or related administrative work; participating in lease negotiations and/or managing existing leases for current projects. 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 LL.B. 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, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Minimum Qualification Requirements GS-11

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience analyzing and applying real estate policies and procedures to include interpreting mapping and legal descriptions; reviewing preliminary property title reports; negotiating with property owners; as well as experience working with Project Delivery Teams on budgets and scopes of work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Real Estate, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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.

Additional Information

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for USACE Real Estate Positions (5 USC 9902(b)(2)) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• 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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
• If selected at the GS-09 level, there is non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11 level. Career ladder promotions are not guaranteed.
• Salary Details — Sacramento (2025-SAC) salary table: GS-09 $67,741 - 88,062 per year; GS-11 $81,960 - 106,543 per year.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD PPP Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria, (2) be rated well-qualified for the position, and (3) submit the appropriate documentation. To be considered well-qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a score of 90 or above.

Required Documents

• Your resume: must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description showing you can perform the tasks at the required level.
• Cover Letter (optional).
• 3 professional references' contact information (optional).
• Transcript: This position allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Failure to provide all of the required information may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply; if you do not have one, create it before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents before submitting; uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account; all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen along with the Application Status and the date your application was last updated.

Agency Contact

• Army Applicant Help Desk
• Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
• Address: RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO, DO NOT MAIL, Sacramento, CA 95814, US