Realty Specialist

Manages land to insure highest and best possible utilization and development to improve the economy in areas affected by projects and to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of out-grants that authorize use of Government land.
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.
Many of the actions are controversial.
Renders decisions within limits of delegated authority.
As the senior specialist, the incumbent assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, the capabilities of employees; and provides technical oversight.
Investigates and evaluates the financial and technical abilities of bidders, capability of meeting and maintaining Government requirements and standards, coordinates requests with other district elements.
Recommends whether request should be granted or denied.
Takes necessary action to dispose of Government-owned land and improvements which are excess to project requirements, including circularization to other Government agencies or their possible needs.