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Realty Specialist


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 127829 - 127829
Posted: 6 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

As a Realty Specialist you will serve as a senior technical specialist for the realty services program providing key input to the development of business practices.

Location of position: Public Buildings Service Office of Realty and Lease Acquisition.

Positions may be filled in any of the listed locations.

We are currently filling two vacancies but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.


Duties

  • Provides expert technical advice on specific tasks furnishing written instructions reference materials and relevant background material to associates; maintains current knowledge and answers questions from associates on procedures policies and directives obtaining information from the supervisor regarding final decisions on major problems and issues that arise.
  • Provides leadership guidance assistance and advice on current procedures and practices to internal customers and stakeholders.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of public laws Executive orders regulations and directives related to realty services programs.
  • Provides critical analyses of pressing issues and required procedural recommendations to management officials in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs as well as in the design/development and evaluation of ongoing and/or new program issues.
  • Writes or collaborates with others on the development of responses to controversial issues. Makes adjustments in work assignments in accordance with established priorities and fluctuating workload obtaining assistance from the supervisor only on major issues or problems which may arise.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date if applicable
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated we recommend including the following information:

  • Name address telephone number email address;

  • Job Title (if Federal Service provide series and grade; if not in GS plan provide GS equivalent grade);

  • Relevant work experienceshould include employer name job title start and end dates (month/year) the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

  • Education certifications or licensuresIf the job announcement requires any education certifications or licensures make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $127829 per year.

To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is planning the scope and direction of lease acquisition programs andperforming real estate functions in three or more of the following:

  • Lease acquisition
  • Development of leasing guidance
  • Lease acquisition interpretation and training
  • Lease acquisition process improvement
  • Lease acquisition project management and/or
  • Implementation of leasing systems.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly contact the agency or visit GSAs webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


Required Experience:

IC