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Summary This position is a Realty Specialist, GS- 1170-12 working in Sacramento, California for the R8-Division of Realty. Responsibilities As a Realty Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develops, modifies, and implements procedures and policies to effectively administer the real property transactions and projects for the assigned Region/office. Provides expert consultation and guidance to senior management, technical specialists and staff of state and Federal agencies in matters that are complex or unusual to develop viable solutions or procedures for handling such matters which frequently involve unique or controversial issues that are not readily resolved by the application, adaptation, or extension of conventional approaches. Initiates and completes assignments and requirements according to laws, regulations, policies, instruction memoranda, manuals and established practices. Ensures the proper interpretation of these sources including developing innovative approaches to situations that do not fit into standard practices and procedures. Prepares and develops non-traditional legal documents such as flowage, construction and development easements, and leases and permits so there is an understanding between the parties which is necessary to transfer title/ownership rights to real property. Exams land proposed for acquisition by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Plans and resolves appraisal problems then analyzes and prepares final appraisal reports. Analyzes and resolves conflicts in case action policy and program objectives. Resolves complex issues in cases of right-of-way and lease management records, documents, files and associated processes such as casework adjudication, docket control, appraisal, master title plats, permits, deeds, and other related land management actions. Negotiates with private landowners; representative of Federal, state, and local government agencies; corporations; civic organizations; and non-profit associations for the acquisition of property by purchase, lease, easement, exchange, and/or donation. Work that is done with other Federal agencies, i.e. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Coast Guard would involve transfers of property from one bureau/agency to another. Participates in the development of a functional FWS Realty Program Strategy working with management to acquire the necessary positions, infrastructure, goals, and funding to address future progression and success of FWS realty and land management goals. Reviews, prepares, monitors, and updates planning documents. Prepares and develops the preparation of lands and realty information for planning documents, plan amendments, and plan maintenance. Prepares, collects, evaluates and consolidates land use data as needed by for realty program management and related transactions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 11/20/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level of the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: acquisition of real property; negotiating with various partners (including landowners, non-profit conservation organizations, and governmental bodies) on projects that involve the acquisition of important fish and wildlife habitat; preparing and developing non-traditional legal realty documents; procuring and reviewing abstracts of title; analyzing and taking appropriate action to clear title objections; drafting acceptable legal documents to be executed and recorded in order to vest title; examining lands for proposed acquisition; planning, analyzing and resolving valuation problems; providing advice to others on realty acquisition matters. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail at this level of work, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: -No PCS entitlements authorized Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Current appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation; Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level.