• Appraisal services pertain to the disposal of real property, related personal property and machinery and equipment, and include appraisal review, consultation, feasibility studies and market analysis. 

• Serves as advisor and technical authority on real property valuation matters. Provides valuation expertise to agency leadership,  Realty Specialists, and other Federal agencies on highest and best use proposals, land use plans, disposal and reuse plans, etc. Provides solutions to appraisal-related problems; advises on questionable and/or controversial property valuations/evaluations.

• Provides pre-approval and post-review consultations as needed. Advises on release of select appraisal reports and related information throughout the office and to other planning and operational activities as appropriate.

• Provides technical and program guidance to other Government agencies and contract appraisers on appraisal methodology, standards, program requirements, and contracts. Interprets specialized government appraisal matters such as: valuing property for special use; valuing unzoned property; valuing property without access or subject to other unique limitations or restrictions; and valuing property for transfer to other agencies or sale to other public entities.

• Develops technical contract specifications and selects the most capable, professional contract appraisers available by evaluating their proposals, reviewing their qualifications, and making inquiries necessary to determine the expertise of the contractors.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-13 salary range starts at $112,556 per year.   

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience defined as real estate valuation and asset management to include preparing, reviewing and analyzing real estate appraisals for industrial or commercial property. This experience must include:

• Preparing appraisal and valuation services of real and commercial properties based on federal, state, and local laws,
• Preparing statements of work and contract packages for appraisals and valuation services, 
• Applying marketing techniques to ensure that disposal strategies align with organizational goals, and
• Reviewing appraisal reports and/or analyzing valuation issues related to real property documentation.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses:

1. Knowledge of appraisal principles, quantitative and qualitative techniques, analysis and methodology for all types of real and related personal property including but not limited to: building construction, design, styles, materials, methods, utilities and equipment; and theory, methods and procedures of determining property appreciation and depreciation in general.
2. Knowledge of real estate principles and practices; ownership rights and interests; economic and financial aspects; building construction and infrastructure components; drawings; measurements; and legal status of the estate being appraised.
3. Knowledge of the requirements, procedures and operations of the office.
4. Skill in oral communications, often under adverse circumstances, in conferences, meetings, or briefings, the purpose of which is to inform and persuade the listener to accept recommendations. 
5. Knowledge of contracting and procurement requirements for developing specifications for appraisal contracts.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process

Your possession of the KSAs will place you in one of the following categories:.

• Best Qualified = 4+ out of 5 KSAs  
• Well Qualified = 3 out of 5 KSAs (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP) 
• Qualified = 2 or less out of 5 KSAs.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

NOTE: As a reminder: Please ensure to upload your state certified general appraiser's license.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to.  If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you are claiming veterans preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge, character of service and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit documentation that establishes your entitlement in addition to the DD-214:

• VA disability rating letter or other official documentation (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
• SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

Note: If sufficient documentation is provided to establish 10-point preference, preference may be granted based on the supporting documentation even if the SF-15 is not submitted. If selected, a completed SF-15 will be required prior to appointment.

IF YOU ARE: 

Active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.  

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