Job Opening: 57499

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: November 15, 2024 

Closing Date: December 16, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Terrance Scott and tlscott@fbi.gov. 

Job Summary

Position: Realty Specialist, GS-12/13

Division: Finance and Facilities Division

Unit: Facilities Acquisitions Unit

Location: Huntsville, AL, & Clarksburg ,WV

Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexible)

Salary: Salary shown is the BASE SALARY for the grade level.  Appropriate locality pay will be applied according to the location of the official duty station.           

GS 12: $74,441.00 - $96,770.00
GS 13: $88,520.00 - $115,079.00

Full Performance Level: GS-13

Number of Positions Available:1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance 

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties

GS-12:

• Manages cradle-to-grave acquisitions, through negotiated acquisition methods, administering for use in achieving the Bureau's mission; performing long and short-range real property planning by collecting and analyzing data necessary to evaluate real estate markets and develop acquisition plans to support FBI leasing activities nation-wide. 
• Formulates and implements plans, policies and procedures for the operation and management of FBI real property programs as assigned. Interprets and applies a broad knowledge of laws, policies and regulations relating to Federal real property management. Develops and recommends changes to policies and procedures. Reviews proposed legislative bills and recommended changes or modifications taking into consideration FBI mission and functions. 
• Serve as one of the Bureau's primary experts in leasing of real property by coordinating the preparation of technical planning documents and reports, real estate maps, and/or legal descriptions of land; prepares acquisition plans, conducts and reviews market research, prepares solicitation for offers and advertisements, evaluates offers, ensures that financial comparisons and scoring analyses are properly conducted, develops negotiating positions, negotiates terms, debriefs offers, awards lease contracts, commits and obligates funds, and ensures that all applicable regulations, policies and procedures are followed in the leasing of real property. 
• A mastery of real property and real estate principles, Federal, state, and local real property and real estate laws, policies and methodologies used in the management of assigned real property programs and in resolving complex, sensitive and controversial issues in the areas of accountability, acquisition, management, and budget.
• Reviews and analyzes requirements for field offices, resident agencies and HQ outlying supporting sites and develops projects for execution through GSA, or FBI contracting, to meet advances in modern technology in the areas of construction, automation and security.  Work impacts the efficient and effective acquisition, construction, expansion, modernization and/or renovation of space to meet needs of the FBI.  Develops and maintains project plans, coordinating with others and integrating project activities, managing project resources, monitoring project execution, implementing quality assurance processes.  Resolves problems as they arise during the life cycle of the project, giving presentations and briefings on all aspects of the project.  Gives presentations and briefings on all aspects of the projects, orchestrating design reviews, construction meetings and successful project close out.

GS13: In addition to the above, the selectee: 

• Researches, analyzes, and provides expert technical lease acquisition and administration advice and assistance on complex program issues, such as issues involving problems with a facility or leasing relationship that could impact substantive, FBI mission-oriented programs. 
• Conducts/manages necessary interactions with internal and external stakeholders to develop, oversee, and/or execute solutions for varied customer business and diverse workspace needs. Oversees and enforces leases, modifying complex space provisions to reflect changes in ownership, the amount and configuration of space, and types of service received.
• In collaboration with FBI COR/Task Monitors, serve as project manager for complex realty projects with an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, property managers, and attorneys and from outside the Agency (lessors, developers, contractors, tenant agency personnel, or other technical personnel), to take the space need from planning and project execution through space delivery.
• Maintains an accurate, timely, supported, and complete real property inventory of FBI real property assets and property interest types, achieved through close collaboration with construction project managers, real property acquisition and disposal specialists, and facility managers.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Contracting/Procurement

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience with a range of contracting rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the acquisition, administration through lease acquisition methods including the construction of new buildings; tenant fit-out alterations and administration of real property. 
• Experience with lease acquisition to include negotiating, preparing, and executing contracts; conducting market surveys and real estate inspections; conducting cost analysis for real estate transactions to provide recommendations and managing lease transactions and documents to ensure procurement and financial accuracy.  
  

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience with the use of many different and unrelated realty processes and methods in the acquisition, management, or disposal of a wide variety of properties with unusual combinations of diverse characteristics. 
• Experience with negotiations in sensitive or unpredictable situations with reluctant or uncooperative property owners, and Federal, State, and local officials.  
• Experience with transactions typically involving limited comparable sales/leases, relocation issues, budget limitations, conflicting legal concerns, unstable economic conditions, and complex special agency needs such as security or technology.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

Desired Skills are:

• Real Estate License
• Commercial real estate designation
• GSA Leasing Certification Program (LCP) Level 1 or above
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Certification 

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.  If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2.  A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.  

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced. 
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

        a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
        b. The month/year work began
        c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
        d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976.  Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests.  Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations.  Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp