Realty Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Integrated Services Division, Real Property Program Management Office in Aliso Viejo, CA; Euless, TX; and Washington, DC. The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.

CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about This position is located within the Integrated Services (IS) Division, which brings together a diverse workforce, including Certified Program Managers, acquisition professionals, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), energy and environmental specialists, real estate professionals, architects, engineers, and technical designers to develop optimal solutions to meet the needs of OFAM and business partners. The Realty Specialist serves as a senior technical expert and program manager for CBP real estate services, leading complex acquisition, leasing, portfolio-planning, space-management, and property-disposal activities. The position provides strategic advice on real estate transactions, evaluates utilization and cost options, negotiates lease terms, and manages multi-year realty projects with CBP, DHS, GSA, and other stakeholders. This work supports CBP's mission by ensuring the agency has cost-effective, compliant, and strategically located facilities and real property needed to sustain operations and meet evolving mission requirements. This position starts at a salary of $125,776.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Performs work involving complex issues within CBP's realty program by assessing and addressing the space needs of multiple organizations; providing expert guidance on real property acquisition, utilization, lease administration, and disposal; managing strategic space and portfolio planning; and ensuring the interests of tenants and other affected stakeholders are considered in realty documents and project decisions. The work encompasses the lifecycle of acquiring, managing, and disposing of real property and associated legal interests. Performs technical and administrative duties related to real property transactions, assignments, utilization, lease administration, and disposal in accordance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, policies, and agency guidance. Applies extensive knowledge of real estate law, principles, practices, markets, property acquisition, leasing, portfolio management, and space utilization to resolve complex or sensitive realty issues. Serves as a spokesperson and technical representative for real property matters, engaging with senior OFAM, CBP, DHS, and external Federal, state, and local stakeholders. Performs project planning and management functions, including developing project-management strategies, schedules, tracking mechanisms, and budget estimates for proposed and approved realty projects, including construction, alteration, relocation, and space-management initiatives. Develops and evaluates alternatives for meeting CBP space requirements, including leasing, purchase, construction, reconfiguration, consolidation, co-location, or relocation, and prepares lease-versus-purchase and other cost analyses to support realty decisions.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

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