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Appraiser

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

About the Position: Personally, performs the final technical review more complex or controversial appraisals. Appears as expert Government witness or arranges for and prepares witnesses to testify about valuation determinations concerning properties in condemnation proceedings. With the Huntington District, Real Estate Division, within the Acquisition Branch. Position in located in Huntington, WV at the Corps of Engineers District office.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/18/2025 to 07/07/2025
Salary
$98,418 to - $127,949 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Huntington, WV
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERE256252812427HW
Control number
839133000

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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Duties

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  • Responsible for final technical review of real estate appraisals performed by staff or contract appraisers.
  • Personally, performs the more complex or controversial appraisals and reviews the appraisals for technical accuracy and adequacy and for adherence to agency policies and procedures, and to ensure consistency with precedents.
  • Performs appraisals which are especially complex which include various types of properties.
  • Works with project managers and real estate specialists to coordinate appraisal functions for projects.
  • Reviews, coordinates, and approves project sponsor crediting claims and appraisals through reviews in independent value evaluations.
  • Assists in development of appraisal scopes of work by working with project managers to perform tasks associated with Land Acquisition, Easements, Right of Ways, out grants, Real Property Management, and Disposal.
  • Assists and creates real estate planning documents, project cooperation agreements, and identifies real estate needs for projects while following applicable regulations and guidance.
  • Appears as expert Government witness or arranges for and prepares witnesses to testify about valuation determinations.
  • Coordinates preparation of appraisals with local government officials, real estate brokers, attorneys, landowners, bankers, and contractors.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Certified General Appraisal License
  • Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquistion (Yellow Book) experience is preferred
  • Appraisal Review experience is preferred.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, apply for this vacancy number CERE256252812428 for status candidates.

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.

Specialized Experience for GS-12:
One year of specialized experience which includes: performing complex appraisals for various types of properties involving easements, permits, licenses, possible environmental impacts, controversial issues, unusual or diverse uses, incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting ownership, unusual encumbrances on titles, and few comparable properties; reviewing other's appraisals for technical accuracy; assist in development of appraisal scopes of work; preparing detailed written reports of appraisals for those which present a variety of complexities in commercial, industrial, and other special purpose properties. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, at the GS 12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described.

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 probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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 Career Program CP-18 Career Field position.
  • 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.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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?

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.

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