Appraiser

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for USACE for Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position performs technical appraisal and review functions for real estate acquisitions, disposals, and relocations. The work supports major flood control and navigation projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards and providing expert valuation guidance to stakeholders. Duties Reviewing and approving appraisal reports for complex property acquisitions. Preparing appraisal reports for individual tracts and government properties. Administering contracts with fee appraisers and monitoring performance. Collaborating with local sponsors on credit appraisals under cooperative agreements. Providing expert testimony during condemnation proceedings in federal court. Requirements Conditions of employment 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. Business travel up to 10% of the time. Financial disclosure required. Qualifications 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing appraisal reports to ensure compliance with standards; 2) Establishing market value by applying standard appraisal methods; 3) Negotiating and/or administering contracts with stakeholders; 4) Resolving disputes on valuation issues; 5) Presenting technical appraisal findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). This position has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Applicants must possess and maintain a Certified General Appraisal license. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Incentives may be offered (e.g., recruitment, relocation, etc.) Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.