Real Property Specialist

The Building People; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Real Property Specialist in Mountain View, CA to support Army Reserve facilities and real property programs. You will manage real property accountability, inventory validation, data analysis, and compliance across multiple installations, working with DPW staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include maintaining GFEBS/HQIIS data, conducting inventories, supporting audits, and producing actionable reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Real Property Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years of DoD real property/asset management experience.
• Experience using GFEBS and familiarity with Army real property processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage real property accountability, inventory management, data validation, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Maintain real property records and ensure compliance with Army regulations and policies.
• Perform property inventory activities and validate facility data, including site visits as required.
• Support audits, inspections, and remediation initiatives; provide analytical leadership to leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Real Property Management or related field

Tools

GFEBS

HQIIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Real Property Specialist to support the 63d U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Mountain View, CA. This position provides an opportunity to support Army Reserve facilities, infrastructure, and real property programs that directly contribute to mission readiness and effective stewardship of government assets.

The successful candidate will work closely with Army Reserve personnel, Directorate of Public Works staff, Real Property Accountable Officers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide real property management, inventory validation, data analysis, compliance support, and facility asset accountability throughout the region. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate real property records, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with Army and Department of Defense real property regulations.

Position Summary

The Real Property Specialist supports the Army Reserve Real Property Branch by executing and managing real property accountability, inventory management, data validation, reporting, and compliance activities. The position serves as a key member of a distributed real property execution team supporting the Army Reserve's real property portfolio and remediation initiatives.

The successful candidate will perform real property inventory activities, maintain data within the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), support real estate transactions, assist with audits and inspections, and provide analytical support to leadership regarding the status of Army Reserve real property assets.

Real Property Management and Accountability

• Support daily execution of Army Reserve real property operations in coordination with local Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Realty personnel.
• Process acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and capital improvement transactions in GFEBS.
• Maintain accurate real property records and ensure compliance with applicable Army regulations and policies.
• Research historical property documentation, including as-built drawings, transfer records, and DD Form 1354 documentation.
• Identify and document previously unrecorded or "found on site" assets for proper capitalization and accountability.

Inventory and Asset Validation

• Plan, coordinate, and execute physical inventories of real property assets in accordance with Army Regulation 405-45.
• Validate facility data including square footage, acreage, utilization, and operational status.
• Conduct field verification activities and site visits as required.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and corrective action programs.

Remediation and Data Quality

• Support Army Reserve InSITE remediation initiatives involving real property data discrepancies across multiple installations.
• Analyze and resolve administrative discrepancies including UIC mismatches, FAC/CATCODE errors, historic status coding issues, and disposal status corrections.
• Conduct detailed validation efforts requiring site inspections and multi-step coordination activities.
• Verify facility sustainment and operational status information.

Data Management

• Maintain proficiency in required GFEBS Real Property functional roles.
• Review, validate, and maintain real property data within GFEBS and HQIIS systems.
• Reconcile Universe of Transactions (UoT) records and resolve Unmatched Transactions (UMTs).
• Investigate and correct interface failures between GFEBS and HQIIS platforms.
• Develop exception reports and corrective action recommendations.

Real Estate Program Support

• Review real estate packages submitted by Readiness Divisions, Mission Support Commands, and installations for completeness and accuracy.
• Support review and processing of property disposals, out-grants, easements, licenses, leases, and other real estate transactions.
• Coordinate package reviews with government personnel and stakeholders.
• Track and monitor real estate transaction status through completion.

Reporting, Audit, and Compliance Support

• Prepare monthly status reports detailing inventory progress, transaction processing, remediation efforts, and outstanding issues.
• Develop real property health assessments and briefing materials for Army Reserve leadership.
• Support Army audits, inspections, taskers, and quality assurance reviews.
• Assist in documentation collection and records validation for audit readiness initiatives.
• Participate in inspections and compliance reviews of Army Reserve facilities and property records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Real Property Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience supporting Department of Defense real property, real estate, facilities management, or asset management programs.
• Experience using GFEBS and familiarity with Army real property processes.
• Working knowledge of HQIIS and real property inventory systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze complex property and asset data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Army Reserve, Army, or other Department of Defense organizations.
• Experience with real property audits and compliance reviews.
• Experience conducting physical asset inventories and inspections.
• Experience supporting real estate transaction reviews, disposals, leases, easements, or out-grants.
• Familiarity with Army Reserve facility programs and organizational structure.

Core Competencies

• Real Property Management
• Asset Accountability
• GFEBS Administration
• Property Inventory and Validation
• Real Estate Analysis
• Data Quality Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Audit Readiness
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Project Coordination
• Technical Reporting

Security Requirements

• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance in accordance with applicable Army requirements.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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