Summary

About the Position: As a Senior Appraiser you will be 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.

Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

1/10/2024 SALARY DETAILS HAVE BEEN UPDATED

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/25/2023 to 04/30/2024

* Salary

$96,773 - $184,126 per year

see "additional information" for salary details

* Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

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Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

* Tucson, AZ

* Los Angeles, CA

* Sacramento, CA

* San Diego, CA

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* San Francisco, CA

* Las Vegas, NV

* Reno, NV

* Layton, UT

* Salt Lake City, UT

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, approximately 10%

* 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

13

* Job family (Series)

1171 Appraising

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

CERI237120112574DHS

* Control number

756742300

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This job is open to

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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

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Duties

* At the GS-12 grade level, the duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance level of GS-1171-13 The duties are described at the GS-13 level.

* You will handle the most technically difficult and complex appraisal issues which involve controversies or have high visibility.

* Resolve conflicts or disparities between values or the methods for determining values.

* Provide review of appraisals by other appraisers across the region up to the designated delegation level.

* Develop new policy guidance for the region.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

* If you have a professional Appraiser designation, please indicate this in your application package.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT/STANDING REGISTER. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. There may be multiple cut-off dates with the first being 27 NOVEMBER 2023. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire 90 days after submission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required at the time of expiration.

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.

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes appraising properties utilizing one or more of the three approaches to value with competency in all approaches; complete appraisal and review assignments, including the appraisal of real estate interests such as fee simple, easements, partial acquisitions and water rights; conducting appraisals of TWO or more of the following types of properties: agricultural, commercial, industrial, special purpose and residential properties in urban and rural locations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-13:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing an appraisal program providing appraisals, appraisal reviews, cost estimates, gross appraisals, and valuation technical expertise; reviewing appraisals ranging from simple to complex interests to ensure standard practices and procedures are applied and State vs. Federal Rules are properly interpreted; participating in reviewing established appraisal practices and procedures in developing and implementing new methods and analysis techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Selective Placement Factor: This position has a selective placement factor which must be met at the time of application. You MUST submit a copy of your current and valid Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license with your application. The expiration date on your license must be after the date you submit this application. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application not receiving consideration for this position.

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

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.

* Veterans Preference does not apply since DHA eliminates competitive rating and ranking.

* Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified.

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

* 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 Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field (CF) position.

* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

* Salary will include applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. General Schedule (opm.gov)

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* If selected at the GS-12 level, there is non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13 level.

* Career ladder promotions are not guaranteed. An employee can only be promoted when he/she demonstrates ability to work at a higher level, and when the promotion is in line with the agency's authorized ceiling and staffing policies. Additionally, the decision to promote lies with an authorizing official, who makes that determination based on a number of factors.

SALARY RANGE DETAILS:

Sacramento SSR 0791

GS-12 $106451 - $138381 per year

GS-13 126584 - 164563

San Francisco SSR 0788

GS-12 119106-154832

GS-13 141632-184126

Los Angeles SSR 0789

GS-12 111662 - 145158

GS-13 132780 - 172619

San Diego SSR 0790

GS-12 109428 - 142252

GS-13 130124 - 169166

Las Vegas SSR 0795

GS-12 98262 - 127736

GS-13 116846 - 151904

Tucson, Reno, Salt Lake City, Layton SSR 0796

GS-12 96773 - 125801

GS-13 115076 - 149603

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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.

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.

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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.

* Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

* It is recommended that you include your current and previous titles, series and grade data on your resume, if applicable.

* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

* Cover Letter, optional

* 3 professional references' contact information, optional

* This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

* How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2024 to receive consideration

* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182574).

* Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email

USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

KC-APF-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO

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Sacramento, CA 98134

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

* Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

* It is recommended that you include your current and previous titles, series and grade data on your resume, if applicable.

* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

* Cover Letter, optional

* 3 professional references' contact information, optional

* This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2024 to receive consideration

* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182574).

* Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email

USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

KC-APF-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO

DO NOT MAIL

Sacramento, CA 98134

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/25/2023 to 04/30/2024

* Salary

$96,773 - $184,126 per year

see "additional information" for salary details

* Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

* Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

* Tucson, AZ

* Los Angeles, CA

* Sacramento, CA

* San Diego, CA

* Show more locations (5)

* San Francisco, CA

* Las Vegas, NV

* Reno, NV

* Layton, UT

* Salt Lake City, UT

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, approximately 10%

* 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

13

* Job family (Series)

1171 Appraising

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

CERI237120112574DHS

* Control number

756742300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/756742300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.