GS-1170

Realty

Performs realty work including real estate acquisition, disposal, and property management.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁1100

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1170

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, finance, or related field

Experience: Experience in real estate appraisal, acquisition, management, or disposal.

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.

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📋Typical Duties

•Acquire real property
•Manage property disposals
•Negotiate real estate transactions
•Appraise property values
•Manage leases and rights-of-way
•Ensure regulatory compliance

🎯Key Competencies

Real Estate Appraisal

Ability to determine property values and market conditions.

Acquisition

Skill in negotiating and completing property acquisitions.

Property Management

Ability to manage real property assets.

Lease Administration

Skill in negotiating and administering leases.

Regulations

Knowledge of federal real property laws and regulations.

Negotiation

Ability to negotiate favorable terms in real estate transactions.

Market Analysis

Skill in analyzing real estate markets and trends.

Documentation

Ability to prepare real estate documents and reports.

🔑Resume Keywords

Acquire real propertyAppraise property valuesEnsure regulatory complianceManage leases and rights-of-wayManage property disposalsNegotiate real estate transactionsRealty

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