This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Authority for Shortage Category/Critical need positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes performing appraisals for various types of properties and facilities, including appraisal reviews.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-[insert 11 or above]). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
As Senior Appraiser, performs the full scope of work associated with the more difficult appraisals of real property to include land and improvements.
Analyze market data to include comparable sales and leases, social, economic and physiographic data, which influences real property values.
Make a full field evaluation and inspection of subject and comparable properties as required.
Prepare a review report of each appraisal reviewed, setting forth findings and recommendations.
Review all appraisals, including the most complex ones, made by staff and appraisers.
Testify as expert witness in court action and hearings on appraised property values, highest and best use determinations, economic feasibilities and other related matters.