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Review Appraiser

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Savannah District Real Estate Division & Caribbean District Real Estate Division
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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.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/02/2025 to 07/11/2025
Salary
$117,033 to - $152,144 per year

An adjusted Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 2.49% to base salary is authorized if located in Puerto Rico. Special salary rate number 0796.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Jacksonville, FL
Savannah, GA
San Juan, PR
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERL258467972723
Control number
839878100

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Duties

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  • 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 adjust 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.

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.
  • The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position
  • Must be a Certified General Appraiser and maintain his/her qualifications as a review appraiser.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
  • Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.
  • This position may require TDY 25-35% of the time.
  • This position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a General Appraiser Certification or License within 48 months of employment.
  • Incumbent must have a minimum of five years' experience in the field of real estate appraising.
  • Incumbent is required to possess a valid driver's license to operate a government motor vehicle.
  • For Savannah District, this position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

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.

The GS-13 grade level requires the incumbent to possess a certified General Real Estate Appraiser license. Incumbent must possess and maintain this licensing for the duration of employment with the agency. You MUST upload a copy of your license to your application package.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have:
Specialized Experience:
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.)

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 a(n) Career Program (CP-18) Engineers and Scientists 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.
  • Recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized.

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 you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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 Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

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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