Sachbearbeiter/in (Liegenschaftsverw.) Wackernheim, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich WHO MAY APPLY: Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany AND EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany. Hauptaufgaben The primary purpose of this position is to perform, plan, or advise on (1) acquisition; (2) management and administration; and (3) disposal of real estate within the USACE, Europe District area of responsibility (NAU AOR) in Germany for the US Army and other US agencies without autonomous acquisition authority in the defined AOR. The Position requires detailed knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values. 1. Acquisition. Using detailed knowledge of real estate markets and trends and considering the needs of requesters, determines suitability of properties for desired purposes and solicits for offers. Reviews offers for suitability and negotiates jointly with local agencies and property owners (or their representatives) to acquire real estate assets in support of the U.S. Government's requirements. Prepares contracts for real estate acquisitions assuring that necessary Congressional and higher authority approvals have been obtained; that negotiated terms and conditions are justified and IAW regulations, instructions, and local lease laws; and that processing proceeds promptly to avoid loss of contract. Monitors progress of projects under construction to assure timeliness of actions and that contractual terms are enforced. Initiates action regarding nonperformance. Receives properties on behalf of the U.S. Government. Provides advice and assistance to U.S. Government officials, host nation authorities, and lessors on acquisition matters. Applies initiative, ingenuity, experienced judgment and tact in dealing with such aspects as opposition to the acquisition, numerous conflicting potential uses of the property, and multiple or obscure ownership patterns rather than uncontested ownership. 2. Management and Administration. Using detailed knowledge of real estate market and trends and considering the needs of requesters, administers real estate contracts. Resolves problems between users, owners, and host nation agencies on real estate matters. Enforces corrective action or rental reduction when lease terms are not met. Processes amendments, zoning change proposals, impact of adjacent developments (neighbors' consent), and resolving contract disputes. Monitors existing contracts and initiates timely action regarding desired extensions, termination, and needed higher headquarters or Congressional approvals as required. Researches and negotiates settlements of restoration claims. Negotiates contract amendments as necessary jointly with local agencies and property owners for changes in rental rates, operating costs, and changing terms, conditions, and requirements. Assures that rental rates negotiated are justified and operating cost adjustments are documented, correct, and timely IAW local law and contract terms. Incorporates revisions beneficial to the U.S. Government's interests. Provides advice and assistance to U.S. Government officials, host nation authorities, and lessors on property management and contract administration matters. Assignments typically involve complicated cases of particular interest and impact to the government requiring the employee to exercise experienced judgment and ingenuity in resolving numerous problems. 3. Disposal. Disposes of excess real estate assets. Receives notification of termination from either owner or the government. Reviews contract to determine applicable termination clauses and effects necessary coordination and notification with all interested parties. Conducts on site investigation and prepares final inventory and condition survey. In base closure cases, conduct site visits to review, research and update data to establish and obtain accurate US capital investment position, supported by DPW real property records. Prepares and forwards residual value claims for reimbursement to the appropriate government agency. Negotiates release date and release conditions to protect the U.S. Government's interests. Prepares necessary release documents to reflect negotiated conditions. Provides advice and assistance to U.S. Government officials, host nation authorities, and lessors on disposal matters. Assigned disposal actions involve disputes over release terms and conditions which require difficult negotiations to protect the U.S. Government's interests. 4. Real Estate Data Management. Enters real estate contract data into the Automated Real Estate databases (Rental Facilities Management Information System [RFMIS] and Real Estate Management Information System [REMIS]) for all assigned rent payable and rent-free property. From these databases, generates information essential to the efficient management of the Real Estate Program. Extracts data as required for submission to higher headquarters. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifikationsanforderungen Description of the Education & Training Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge C-6: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: No additional experience required. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. C-6a: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 4 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 4 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 3 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in B below. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. C-7: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 4 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 3 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. C-7a: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. E&T Level III: 4 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. E&T Level IV: 3 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. E&T Level V: 2 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. Experience C: Professional work at a high level of responsibility in a difficult and closely related professional field that is in the same line of work to the position to be filled. The experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge, sound judgment, personal initiative, and the ability to make sound decisions. * Office automation skills required. * Driver's license class B required. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English Language Proficiency Level AND German Language Proficiency Level C1 required. You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR). Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen Position may be filled at the C-06, C-6A, C-07, or at the full performance level C-7A. Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor. WE OFFER: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement: - usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; situational mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.