Realty Specialist

As a Realty Specialist, you will serve as subject matter expert and adviser in the areas of developing, administering, and executing programs in support of the acquisition and management of land and land rights, construction and its replacements, rehabilitation, and addition (RRAD) programs to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electrical transmission system. *This is NOT A REMOTE POSITION. The selectee will be required to be physically present at a duty location identified.* PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Realty Specialist, you will: Perform acquisition of real property interests. Complete common and routine realty transactions involving most classifications of real property. Perform and complete necessary actions that lead up to final proposals to the various land owners. Actions such as ordering title commitments, land surveys, ensuring environmental reviews address the necessary lands actions, conducting research at a county assessor's office, etc. Perform necessary lands actions to acquire legal access across various land ownerships, such as private, city, county and state, federal and tribal reservation lands. Demonstrate an understanding of real estate property terms, actions, legal references, etc. to inform and advice respective internal and external parties involved in a WAPA lead project. Initiate and complete routine negotiations for acquisition of real estate interests in land and facilities through the use of temporary use permits, leases, fee simple deeds, memoranda of agreement and other instruments as necessary. Review and determine whether proposals for the use of WAPA property are compatible with the purposes for which the properties were acquired. Prepare licenses, leases, grants and permits for secondary uses of WAPA's lands. Establish and implement sound project management practices including task planning, resource matrix, milestones, and delivery dates on a tasks or project basis. Provide recommendations to the Regional Manager, Maintenance Manager, Environmental Manager, WAPA's Lands Manager, and other higher level management officials related to the efficient support and execution of the region's land management policies to support maintenance and construction programs. Participate in proposed facilities route planning and provide expert and technical findings to identify land ownership, social, economic, or political problems that may affect the plan and to provide recommended solutions in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. To qualify at the GS-09 grade level: Applicants must have either: Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related, - OR- Specialized Experience: One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience MUST include one (1) of the following: Conduct research to gather relevant information to inform processes and decisions for a larger action or project; Work with individuals and groups to develop realty proposals for approval and action; Present material in a clear and effective manner to professional work groups and others; Assist with multiple projects simultaneously that may require extended periods of time between the start and completion of the project or task. OR a combination of both specialized experience and education that together meet the qualifications of this position. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level: Applicants must have either: Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. -OR- Specialized Experience: One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialize

Salaire : $61,722 – $129,742/Per Year

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