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Industrial Property Management
Positions involving management of government-owned industrial property and contractor-held equipment.
What GS-1103 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
| GS-15 | $125,133 | $129,304 | $133,475 | $137,646 | $141,817 | $145,988 | $150,159 | $154,330 | $158,501 | $162,672 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-1103, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business, industrial management, or related field
OR
Experience: Experience in property management, industrial operations, or contract administration involving government-owned property.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-1103
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Ship's Serviceman
Inventory accountability and property book work translates well to Industrial Property Management roles.
Skills that carry over: Property accountability, Inventory audits, Stock records, Asset management.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Manage government property
- Conduct property audits
- Review contractor records
- Ensure compliance with FAR
- Process property disposals
- Track equipment locations
- Investigate discrepancies
- Develop property policies
- Train contractors
- Prepare reports
Key competencies
Property Management
Ability to manage government-owned property at contractor facilities.
Inventory Control
Skill in tracking and accounting for industrial property.
Contract Knowledge
Understanding of contract provisions related to property.
Auditing
Ability to conduct property audits and reviews.
Regulations
Knowledge of government property management regulations.
Analysis
Skill in analyzing property utilization and disposition.
Communication
Ability to work with contractors on property matters.
Documentation
Skill in maintaining property records and reports.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-1103
What is an Industrial Property Management Specialist?
GS-1103 Industrial Property Management Specialists oversee government-owned property held by contractors. They conduct audits, review contractor records, ensure FAR compliance, process disposals, investigate discrepancies, and develop property policies—ensuring billions in government assets are properly managed.
How much does a federal Property Management Specialist make?
GS-1103 follows a two-grade interval: GS-5/7/9/11/12. Entry at GS-5 ($34,454), journeyman at GS-9/11 ($52,205-$82,108), senior specialists at GS-11/12 ($63,163-$98,422). Supervisors reach GS-12. Add locality pay.
What are the requirements for GS-1103 positions?
At GS-5, you need a degree in business or related field OR equivalent experience. Higher grades require specialized government property management experience. Knowledge of FAR property clauses, inventory management, and audit procedures is essential.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-1103?
Yes. Military supply, logistics, or property management experience directly qualifies. If you managed government equipment, conducted inventories, or tracked accountable property, that experience translates. Your understanding of property accountability is exactly what this role requires.
What is the career progression for Property Management Specialists?
Entry at GS-5/7 with progression to GS-9/11. Senior specialists and supervisors reach GS-11/12. DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) and major contractors' oversight offices offer career paths. Property administrator certification enhances advancement.
How do I apply for GS-1103 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS for 'Property Administrator' or 'Industrial Property Management.' DCMA and DOD contract management offices are major employers. Highlight your property accountability, audit, and compliance experience. Veterans with supply/logistics backgrounds have directly applicable qualifications.
Ready to apply for GS-1103?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.