Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a realty specialist for the Air Force Real Property Accountability Branch. Responsibilities 1. Delivers Real Property Accountability and Sustainability for the Air Force. 2. Provides input on the development of Real Property Accountability & Sustainment Program Policy and Development. 3. Performs real property inventory maintenance, reporting, and data analysis. 4. Serves as an Air Force Real Property Accountability Representative. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes a deep understanding of real estate law, regulations, program management, and communication skills; blend of legal expertise, technical knowledge, and the ability to navigate the complex bureaucratic landscape of the federal government. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of real property accountability and sustainment principles, the application of resources, and Air Force and DoD theories, policies, directives, and procedures in property acquisition, management, and/or disposal. 2. Comprehensive knowledge in the application of real estate principles, policies, and methodologies in property acquisition, management, accountability and disposal to ensure that DoD inventory information systems for real property accountability are complete, accurate, and timely. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the Air Force and OSD Real Property information systems, DoD Real Property Inventory Requirement (RPIR), and the real property business practices used for the documentation of real property transactions for accountability. 4. Technical knowledge of Air Force and DoD information management systems, databases, and coding sufficient to manage real property accountability for the entire Air Force, including reconciliation of inventory and multiple complex accounting activities and to hire additional consultants needed to execute Department of Defense real property accountability initiatives. 5. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations. 6. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations; ability to assess issues, develop resolutions, and then incorporate into long-range plans. 7. Ability to evaluate current real property practices (especially with respect to real property accountability and sustainment) throughout the DoD and other federal agencies and interpret them for advice and guidance for personnel throughout DoD and Air Staff, at MAJCOMs and base level. 8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy with diverse groups of professionals. Ability to produce quality presentations and to speak effectively to high-ranking officials within the DoD when representing the Air Force. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
