About the Position: This position is located with the: US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Real Estate Division and can be filled in either of the locations listed. Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the level of the position, however you will be trained to develop into a full performance GS-13. Various duties may include: Handles the most technically difficult and complex appraisal issues which involve controversies or have high visibility. Resolves conflicts or disparities between values or the methods for determining values. Provides review of appraisals by other appraisers across the region up to the designated delegation level. Develops new policy guidance for the region.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain possession of or ability to acquire a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-1171-13. Incumbent may be appointed to the GS-12 or GS-13 (depending on qualifications). If selected at one of the lower grades incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade upon (1) meeting all regulatory requirements; (2) certification by the supervisor of successful performance; (3) completion of all training requirements; and (4) the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic. 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 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 prior to employment and for continued employment. The GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels require 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.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationProblem SolvingReal EstateTechnical Competence

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 for the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.

Contacts

• Address RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO DO NOT MAIL Sacramento, CA 95814 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk