Staff Appraiser - Public Buildings Service

Summary

As a Staff Appraiser, you will serve as an Appraiser in the Project Management Office.

Location of position:

GSA, PBS, Office of Real Property Disposition (ORPD)

The ORPD provides strategic direction, overseeing the development and administration of programs related to the utilization and disposal of Federal excess and surplus real property government-wide.

We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Duties

• 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.
  
  
  

Requirements

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:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
• Have a valid driver's license
• Have a state certified general appraiser's license
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits





A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development
  
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.