• Job Description

  Req#: 756742300
  About the Position: As a Senior Appraiser you will be responsible for performing the most complex appraisal assignments, and for assisting other regional appraisal staff with appraisal problems that may be beyond their local capabilities.
  
  Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
  
  1/10/2024 ** SALARY DETAILS HAVE BEEN UPDATED **
  
  Duties
  
  
  • At the GS-12 grade level, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-1171-13 The duties are described at the GS-13 level.
  • You will handle the most technically difficult and complex appraisal issues which involve controversies or have high visibility.
  • Resolve conflicts or disparities between values or the methods for determining values.
  • Provide review of appraisals by other appraisers across the region up to the designated delegation level.
  • Develop new policy guidance for the region.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • If you have a professional Appraiser designation, please indicate this in your application package.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT/STANDING REGISTER. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. There may be multiple cut-off dates with the first being 27 NOVEMBER 2023. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire 90 days after submission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required at the time of expiration.
  
  Who May Apply: US Citizens
  
  In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
  
  Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12:
  
  Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes appraising properties utilizing one or more of the three approaches to value with competency in all approaches; complete appraisal and review assignments, including the appraisal of real estate interests such as fee simple, easements, partial acquisitions and water rights; conducting appraisals of TWO or more of the following types of properties: agricultural, commercial, industrial, special purpose and residential properties in urban and rural locations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
  
  Minimum Qualifications for the GS-13:
  
  Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing an appraisal program providing appraisals, appraisal reviews, cost estimates, gross appraisals, and valuation technical expertise; reviewing appraisals ranging from simple to complex interests to ensure standard practices and procedures are applied and State vs. Federal Rules are properly interpreted; participating in reviewing established appraisal practices and procedures in developing and implementing new methods and analysis techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
  
  Selective Placement Factor: This position has a selective placement factor which must be met at the time of application. You MUST submit a copy of your current and valid Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license with your application. The expiration date on your license must be after the date you submit this application. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application not receiving consideration for this position.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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