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Conditions of Employment
At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: Preparing appraisals and appraisal reviews of real property; providing appraisal consultation services to clients; estimating the market value of properties, and applying federal, state, and local land and land-title laws to carry out appraisal assignments; and experience with mass appraisal techniques and concepts.
Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
This Position Contains Two Selective Placement Factors (SPF) That Are Part Of The Minimum Requirement Of The Position. If You Do Not Meet Both SPFs, You Are Ineligible For Further Consideration. The SPFs For This Position Are
SPF (1): Must possess current General Real Property Appraiser Certification in at least one state whose certification standards comply with the minimum Federal standards for general appraiser certification in compliance with Title XI of the Financial Institution Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). Applicant must provide a copy of your current certificate with your application in order to be considered.
SPF (2): Must hold a professional appraisal designation or accreditation that requires classroom training in appraisal practice and experience requirements approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, as well as a demonstration appraisal report or appraisal review report, and a comprehensive qualifying examination complying with DOI policy. Applicant must provide a copy of your current professional designation or accreditation with your application in order to be considered.
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.
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Education
Education Does Not Substitute For Experience.
Additional information
Additional Salary Information - 2024 Special Rate Tables for the 1171 Occupational Series:
0788; 0789; 0790; 0791; 0792; 0793; 0794; 0795; 0796; 0797; 0798; 0799
Telework Suitability
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Remote Work
Applicants who wish to be considered for remote work, must select "location negotiable" under location Preferences in the Assessment Questionnaire. If selected under remote work, applicants are subject to agency remote work policies.
Stipulations Of Employment
Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
This position requires operation of a Government vehicle, therefore, proof of possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.
Work Schedule
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #AVSO-25-MP-12573538AM using the Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
Referral Bonus: If a referred candidate is selected and appointed, the referring employee is eligible for a $1,000 Referral Bonus Award or up to 16 hours of time-off
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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.
For Category Rating: Once the application and assessment process are complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified and Qualified.Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the Assessment Questionnaire and any additional assessment required for this position. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You Will Be Evaluated For This Job Based On
Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in both the Assessment Questionnaire and additional assessment.
Duties
- Review appraisals and provide appraisal and/or review services to clients; determine whether proper appraisal procedures, principles, and techniques were employed and determine whether appraisals comply with applicable Federal laws and regulations.
- Prepare reports approving or rejecting individual appraisals, or, as complexity and sensitivity warrant, prepare reports recommending an action to the Supervisory Review Appraiser.
- Determine the adequacy of appraisals for unusual, very large, complex, and/or high value properties where application of conventional appraisal methodology cannot be applied.
- Make difficult appraisal decisions in the valuation of minerals, timber, highly developable properties, conservation easements, and rights-of-way.
- Apply knowledge of Federal contracting procedures to appraisals to serve as COTR.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: Preparing appraisals and appraisal reviews of real property; providing appraisal consultation services to clients; estimating the market value of properties, and applying federal, state, and local land and land-title laws to carry out appraisal assignments; and experience with mass appraisal techniques and concepts.
Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
This Position Contains Two Selective Placement Factors (SPF) That Are Part Of The Minimum Requirement Of The Position. If You Do Not Meet Both SPFs, You Are Ineligible For Further Consideration. The SPFs For This Position Are
SPF (1): Must possess current General Real Property Appraiser Certification in at least one state whose certification standards comply with the minimum Federal standards for general appraiser certification in compliance with Title XI of the Financial Institution Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). Applicant must provide a copy of your current certificate with your application in order to be considered.
SPF (2): Must hold a professional appraisal designation or accreditation that requires classroom training in appraisal practice and experience requirements approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, as well as a demonstration appraisal report or appraisal review report, and a comprehensive qualifying examination complying with DOI policy. Applicant must provide a copy of your current professional designation or accreditation with your application in order to be considered.
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.
Visit My DOI Career for more information on Appraising and to explore other career paths with the Department of the Interior!
Education
Education Does Not Substitute For Experience.
Additional information
Additional Salary Information - 2024 Special Rate Tables for the 1171 Occupational Series:
0788; 0789; 0790; 0791; 0792; 0793; 0794; 0795; 0796; 0797; 0798; 0799
Telework Suitability
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Remote Work
Applicants who wish to be considered for remote work, must select "location negotiable" under location Preferences in the Assessment Questionnaire. If selected under remote work, applicants are subject to agency remote work policies.
Stipulations Of Employment
Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
This position requires operation of a Government vehicle, therefore, proof of possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.
Work Schedule
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #AVSO-25-MP-12573538AM using the Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
Referral Bonus: If a referred candidate is selected and appointed, the referring employee is eligible for a $1,000 Referral Bonus Award or up to 16 hours of time-off
Read more
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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.
For Category Rating: Once the application and assessment process are complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified and Qualified.Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the Assessment Questionnaire and any additional assessment required for this position. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You Will Be Evaluated For This Job Based On
- The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement and the competencies listed.
- On-line job Assessment Questionnaire
- Competency based scaled self-report responses
- Subject Matter Expert - Structured Resume Review
- Eligible and qualified candidates who meet the pre-established cut score on the assessment questionnaire will have their resumes reviewed by a subject-matter-expert to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position.
- If your final score places you in the group of best qualified candidates, and you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration.
Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in both the Assessment Questionnaire and additional assessment.
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