1170 - Realty
Federal Occupation Description
Federal Occupation Description
This series includes positions the primary duties of which are to perform, advise on, plan, or direct one or more of the following functions: (1) acquisition of real property; (2) management of real property in (a) the administration of Federally owned, Indian-owned, leased, or consigned space or property, or (b) preparation for disposal; or (3) disposal of real property. The work requires a knowledge of real estate laws, principles, practices, and markets.
For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.
Other Federal Occupations
It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.
- 1101 - General Business and Industry
- 1102 - Contracting Series
- 1103 - Industrial Property Management
- 1104 - Property Disposal Series
- 1105 - Purchasing Series
- 1106 - Procurement Clerical and Technician Series
- 1107 - Property Disposal Clerical and Technician Series
- 1109 - Grants Management Series
- 1130 - Public Utilities Specialist Series
- 1140 - Trade Specialist Series
- 1144 - Commissary Management Series
- 1145 - Agricultural Program Specialist Series
- 1146 - Agricultural Marketing Series
- 1147 - Agricultural Market Reporting Series
- 1150 - Industrial Specialist
- 1152 - Production Control
- 1160 - Financial Analysis Series
- 1163 - Insurance Examining Series
- 1165 - Loan Specialist Series
- 1169 - Internal Revenue Officer Series
- 1171 - Appraising Series
- 1173 - Housing Management Series
- 1176 - Building Management Series
- 1199 - Business and Industry Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.
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Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM)
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Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
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Association of Government Accountants (AGA) | ![]() |
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Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
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American Bankers Association (ABA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Property Specialist Is Not In Demand | National Property Management Association (NPMA) | ![]() |
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Is Not In Demand | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) | ![]() |
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Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) Is Not In Demand | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) | ![]() |
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Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Is Not In Demand | Government Finance Officers Association | ![]() |
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Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technologist (OHST) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
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National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | ![]() |
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Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
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American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) | ![]() |
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Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)
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International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) | ![]() |
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Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) (Associate, Senior and Master Levels) Is Not In Demand | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM) | ![]() |
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Is Not In Demand | AACE International | ![]() |
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Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) Is Not In Demand | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) | ![]() |
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Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) (US)
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Regulatory Affairs Certification Program | ![]() |
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Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Is Not In Demand | AACE International | ![]() |
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Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) Is Not In Demand | Loss Prevention Foundation | ![]() |
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Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Property Manager (CPM) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) | ![]() |
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Digital Ad Operations (DAOC) Is Not In Demand | Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) | ![]() |
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Digital Media Sales Certification (DMSC) Is Not In Demand | Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) | ![]() |
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Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA) Is Not In Demand | International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) | ![]() |
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Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) Is Not In Demand | Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) | ![]() |
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Digital Media Buying and Planning (DBPC) Is Not In Demand | Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) | ![]() |
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Safety Management Specialist (SMS) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Cost Estimators
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers, Branch or Department
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Purchasing Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations
The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1170 - Realty. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.
Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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Assessors |
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Business Intelligence Analysts |
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Compliance Managers |
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Cost Estimators |
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Environmental Compliance Inspectors |
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Financial Examiners |
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Financial Managers, Branch or Department |
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Government Property Inspectors and Investigators |
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Logistics Managers |
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Loss Prevention Managers |
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products |
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Purchasing Managers |
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Regulatory Affairs Specialists |
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Survey Researchers |
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