Review Appraiser

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Real Estate Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY be offered. About the Position: This is a Review Appraiser position with USACE, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, Real Estate Division, in Fort Worth, TX. This position will be hired at both the GS-12 and GS-13 positions. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Senior Appraiser, incumbent is 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. Handle the most technically difficult and complex appraisal issues throughout the regional area of responsibility, and those which involve controversies or have high visibility. Investigate differing valuations on seemingly comparable properties to determine cause and justification of variance in estimated values. Provide review of appraisals by other appraisers across the region up to the designated delegation level. Assist in establishing business strategy for regional work units, developing new policy guidance for the region, and disseminating new information, policy and practice to regional appraisers. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires 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. Incumbent must be a State Certified General Appraiser. You MUST submit a copy of your current and valid Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license with your application. 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. Specialized Experience GS-13 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1)Preparing complex and varied appraisals of multiple property types, such as real property in rural, urban, or highly competitive metropolitan areas as a basis for acquisition in fee or lease and disposals; AND 2)Preparing narrative appraisal reports which include supportive data and technical analysis as a result of field and record examination. GS-12 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing data on properties concerning planning, zoning, utilities, taxes, or lease fees for appraisals; AND 2) Preparing narrative appraisal reports which include supportive data or technical analysis; AND 3) Reviewing properties by the income, cost, or comparison methods for appraisals. Education 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. 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 (CP) 18 Engineer and Scientist Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Special Salary Rate applies. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. If you have a professional Appraiser designation, please indicate this in your application package. This is a TERM, Not to Exceed 13 months position. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement. Student Loan Repayment; and Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. 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