Realty Specialist

Job Duties

Develops interim land-use plans for real estate planning and development purposes, to establish and ensure maximum utilization of Government-owned land. Manages land for public purposes out granted to Federal, State or local Government agencies for development of public parks, recreation areas, and fish and wildlife. Through negotiation by formal advertising, out-grants Government-owned lands for industrial, recreational, commercial, agricultural, residential and other purposes. Negotiates with companies concerning abilities for easements governing right-of-way on Government lands for roadways, highways, pipelines, electric and communication lines and others. Assumes responsibility for the proper and efficient functioning of the Branch during absence of the Chief. Renders decisions within limits of delegated authority. Analyzes proposed plans for development, such as commercial, industrial, recreational, etc. Evaluates the financial abilities of bidders, capability of maintaining Government requirements and standards, and recommends awards of leases. Identifies underutilized, excess, surplus, obsolete, or unneeded real property. Analyzes disposal alternatives, such as transfer to another federal agency, public benefit conveyance, negotiated sale, competitive sale, lease, demolition, or other authorized disposition. Prepares disposal recommendations, case files, decision documents, appraisal requests, notices, and supporting analysis. Coordinates with federal, state, local, tribal, and other interested parties during the disposal process. Prepares and reviews Invitations to Bid to insure inclusion, clarity and completeness of all pertinent data, itemization of buildings and improvements, terms, conditions, guarantee of bid deposit, etc. Applies federal real-property statutes, regulations, executive orders, agency policies, and applicable state and local requirements. Addresses requirements involving environmental reviews, historic preservation, accessibility, security, cultural resources, hazardous materials, and land-use restrictions. Independently handles complex and high-impact realty cases. Serves as the agency's realty subject-matter expert for complex land management and/or disposal transactions.