This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 23-HUD-681-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

Making a Difference: HUD's Mission HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination and transform the way HUD does business. As a/an Appraiser, you will: Study and analyze the most difficult appraisal underwriting problems and recommends solutions for them. Organize major projects into separate portions, which are accomplished by others, coordinates the results and presents them to the supervisor team leader. For example, the problems may involve new community development, condominium appraisal, cooperative appraisal methods, air-rights, leasehold interest, hospitals and medical facilities, appraisals of existing projects, use of multiple regression techniques in appraisal, or other complex problems associated with multifamily mortgage insurance or the direct loan programs. Review, in the field, complex problem cases and identifies solutions. Is the primary reviewer of third party appraisal reports submitted to HUD under the MAP (Multifamily Accelerated Processing) and TAP (Traditional Application Processing) programs. Such a review may serve to evaluate each report for general strengths and weaknesses, validity of values, areas of possible settlement, or usefulness in court proceedings. If required may also advise attorneys on appraisal interpretation and testify as an expert witness. Appraise and or review the appraisals of a broad range of properties with extremely complex characteristics, including new community development, condominium appraisal, cooperative appraisal methods, air-rights, leasehold interest, hospitals and medical facilities, appraisals of existing projects, use of multiple regression techniques, or other complex problems associated with multifamily mortgage insurance or direct loan programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Selective Factor: The applicant must be a State Certified General appraiser with credentials based on the minimum certification criteria issued by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Utilize a wide range of appraisal concepts, principles, and practices to appraise, review, and analyze appraisals of multifamily properties such as: buildings with commercial space, condominium space or sites with environmental concerns; AND Interpret and communicate laws, regulations, policies and procedures; AND Provide technical advice and policy guidance on appraisal related issues Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License. (You must submit a copy of your current state license and certification to be considered. Failure to submit this required documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position.) If you are listed on: the GSA's Excluded Parties List system (SAM); listed on the system Award Management (LDP) list; listed on HUD's Credit Alert Verification Reporting System (CAIVRS); you may be ineligible to perform appraisals due to sanctions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Asst Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]