Summary 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 ** Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment 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. 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 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. Veterans Preference does not apply since DHA eliminates competitive rating and ranking. Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. 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 Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field (CF) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary will include applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. General Schedule (opm.gov) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. 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. If selected at the GS-12 level, there is non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13 level. Career ladder promotions are not guaranteed. An employee can only be promoted when he/she demonstrates ability to work at a higher level, and when the promotion is in line with the agency's authorized ceiling and staffing policies. Additionally, the decision to promote lies with an authorizing official, who makes that determination based on a number of factors. SALARY RANGE DETAILS: Sacramento SSR 0791 GS-12 $106451 - $138381 per year GS-13 126584 - 164563 San Francisco SSR 0788 GS-12 119106-154832 GS-13 141632-184126 Los Angeles SSR 0789 GS-12 111662 - 145158 GS-13 132780 - 172619 San Diego SSR 0790 GS-12 109428 - 142252 GS-13 130124 - 169166 Las Vegas SSR 0795 GS-12 98262 - 127736 GS-13 116846 - 151904 Tucson, Reno, Salt Lake City, Layton SSR 0796 GS-12 96773 - 125801 GS-13 115076 - 149603