Summary 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. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CEDD-26-12852054-IMP. Responsibilities Handle the most technically difficult and complex appraisal issues throughout the regional area of responsibility, and those which involve controversies or have high visibility. 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. 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 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 Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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. 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). 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. 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-11). 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 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 an 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/ for more information. Temporary Change of Station (TCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a TCS move is in the Government Interest. If you have a professional Appraiser designation, please indicate this in your application package. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE two (2) years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\Accommodations\for\USA\Hire
