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Review Appraiser

Nationwide Appraisal Reviewer Contract In-Office

Review Appraiser

Summary About the Position: As the Senior Review Appraiser for the Appraisal Staff, incumbent is responsible for the oversight and final review of appraisals prepared by District appraisers.

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Duties

  • Expert knowledge of the wide range of appraisal concepts, principles and methodologies, and industry principles and practices in order to conduct or approve appraisals.
  • Performs appraisals involving a broad range of complex properties such as a military base, privately owned or designated recreational properties, which can generate conflicts with commercial, residential, or agricultural uses.
  • Work directly with District customers and other agencies concerning appraisal matters.
  • Manage activities by scheduling, setting priorities, and making adjustments as needed to coordinate the team’s efforts to assure timely completion of required work.
  • Serves as advisor to the Chief, Real Estate Division and Branch Chiefs regarding appraisals

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Requirements Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be a Certified General Appraiser and maintain his/her qualifications.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Finacial Disclosure statement, OGE 450

Qualifications Who May Apply : Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
  • Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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 Experince: One year of specialized experience which includes recommending approval or approving the final appraisal, depending on value of the property being appraised AND preparing Performance Work Schedule and obtaining appraisal services from appraisers in private industry AND reviewing and approving appraisals and reports. 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 requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid Certified General Appraiser License.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Administration and Management
  • Customer Service
  • Real Estate

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

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(n) Career Program 18.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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/ 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.

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