Realty Specialist

Duties As a Realty Specialist, you will: Participate in the public meeting process (noting landowner comments, answering questions regarding complex real estate issues, and provides support to the Project Team, etc.
).
Analyzes data and landowner comments received during the public meeting process.
Within delegated authority, prepares estimates of value for acquisitions or to establish an estimate for damage settlements such as crop damage claims by conducting market surveys where comparable sales data may be difficult to obtain because the market may be limited or unstable or because market participants are uncooperative.
Recommends cases for condemnation by providing pertinent information to the supervisor so that a decision can be made whether to pursue the condemnation process.
If a decision is made by management to pursue the condemnation process, works directly with Condemnation Specialist and legal counsel to provide the necessary support documentation.
Plan, develop, implement, interpret policy for, and administers property management and disposal for a wide range of routine and complex real property cases, which may require significant departures from established realty practices and procedures and may include cases that have been identified as being politically sensitive.
Investigate reports of encroachments and resolves conflicts that arise on BPA fee or easement property.
Interprets BPA's encroachment policy; coordinates with BPA engineers, maintenance, and appropriate BPA staff to determine the action BPA will take to remove, modify, or permit the use.
Provides support to legal counsel as needed, if BPA Management determines that BPA will pursue further action through the courts to effect removal.
Provide extensive courthouse real estate research including ownership, land rights, property descriptions, zoning, land use planning, etc.
Obtains support documentation to run chain of title.
Answer landowner and field inquiries as to the extent and use of BPA property rights.
Serves as the Regions expert on real estate related questions, providing advice to maintenance and construction in support of their programs.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or National.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
This position does not support remote work.
You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period The incumbent reports to the Supervisor for Real Property Field Services but is physically located in the Region the position is located.
The incumbent is required to travel by air, land and water.
The incumbent is required to travel (day, overnight, and extended overnight).
The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid State Driver License and operate a government owned motor vehicle.
After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
position.
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09).
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in real estate lands-based principles, concepts, and practices to 1) conduct land rights review and analysis of easements, fee owned real property, and other land rights.
2) conduct negotiations for land and land rights acquisitions (e.
g.
, title history review, easement acquisition, fee purchase of land, land leases, permits, etc.
) and 3) perform real property rights management and disposal of easements, fee owned property and other land rights (i.
e.
, land use agreements , encroachment removal, land dispute resolution, and disposal of easements and fee owned lands).
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.
M.
, if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
-OR Combination of education and experience as described above.
Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.
e.
, credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited).
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.
If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used.
When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated.
GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11).
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying knowledge of a wide range of real estate lands-based principles, concepts, and practices to 1) performed as a member of a project team in complex negotiations to acquire multiple connected tracts of land and land rights (e.
g.
, complex title history review and clearing, federal permit acquisition, tribal lands negotiations, easement acquisition, fee purchase of land, land leases, permits, etc.
) and 2) performed as a team member in politically sensitive real property rights management and disposal of complex easements, fee owned property and other land rights requiring the division of land and personal property (i.
e.
, multi-party land use agreements, embedded trespass removal, encroachment removal, multi-party land dispute resolution, and disposal of easements and fee owned lands).
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.
Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
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.
Education If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents.
Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.
Additional information About the Position - Portland This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! The U.
S.
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The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via OPM's Category Rating procedures.
These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified.
Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been placed into the appropriate quality category.
Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (when applicable), and training as described in your resume and applicant assessment.
Your credentials are measured against the established duties of the position at the grade level(s) being advertised.
If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as scoring in the Well Qualified category (or higher).
If you are a Veteran Preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in.
CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.
If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three pre-defined quality categories under Category Rating procedures.
These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Influencing/Negotiating Oral Communication Real Estate Technical Competence Written Communication Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in.
CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring 85.
0 or higher.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (05/02/2024) of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.
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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.
For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
g.
, Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Agency contact information Pearl Phadungcharoen Phone 5032305320 Email pkphadungcharoen@bpa.
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O.
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Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.
For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
g.
, Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Military spouses The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.