This position is located in the VBA Central Office, Valuation, Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as Appraiser for the Loan Policy and Valuation section of the Loan Guaranty Service.

Duties

Evaluates the effectiveness of policies, regulations, and procedures in attaining program objectives. Resolves often unusual and complex appraisal or construction-related problems. Meets with industry Construction and Valuation trade representatives to propose newly emerging technology to address department needs. Conducts data analysis of the Construction and Valuation systems’ information to be developed for distribution to a diverse audience. Formulates regulations, policies and procedures and responds to requests for policy interpretations relating to often complex and controversial Construction and Valuation issues/problem. Provides residential construction and valuation policy advisory to senior leadership and industry professionals. Represents the Construction and Valuation team in liaison meetings involving veteran groups, congressional representatives, program participants, and other governmental agencies. Interprets federal statutes, regulations, department manuals and policy statements.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/05/2024. Specialized Experience: GS-14: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the federal service. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Understands valuations, state regulations, and how national policy has an impact on the industry; 2) Manage and implement recommendations when proposals involve agency resources or changes in established policies and procedures; 3) Ability to analyze and interpret existing policies and procedures in order to articulate and communicate requirements and/or decisions with executive leadership, supervisors, staff, vendor/contractors, mortgage and real estate professionals, program participants; AND 4) Does national research in order to support policy decisions and support leadership objectives and key results. There is no educational substitution for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level. Note: 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

There is no educational substitution for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.

Contacts

• Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]