Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment The official duty station for this position will be in Detroit, Michigan. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." 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 Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire