Summary This position is part of the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office, Office of the Secretary of Interior. The incumbent will be responsible for appraisals and appraisal reviews within the delegated approval authority prescribed by the Chief Appraiser in AVSO. Responsibilities Review appraisals and provide appraisal and/or review services to clients; determine whether proper appraisal procedures, principles, and techniques were employed and determine whether appraisals comply with applicable Federal laws and regulations. Prepare reports approving or rejecting individual appraisals, or, as complexity and sensitivity warrant, prepare reports recommending an action to the Supervisory Review Appraiser. Determine the adequacy of appraisals for unusual, very large, complex, and/or high value properties where application of conventional appraisal methodology cannot be applied. Make difficult appraisal decisions in the valuation of minerals, timber, highly developable properties, conservation easements, and rights-of-way. Apply knowledge of Federal contracting procedures to appraisals to serve as COTR. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Qualifications At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: Preparing appraisals and appraisal reviews of real property; providing appraisal consultation services to clients; estimating the market value of properties, and applying federal, state, and local land and land-title laws to carry out appraisal assignments; and experience with mass appraisal techniques and concepts. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. This position contains two selective placement factors (SPF) that are part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet both SPFs, you are ineligible for further consideration. The SPFs for this position are: SPF (1): Must possess current General Real Property Appraiser Certification in at least one state whose certification standards comply with the minimum Federal standards for general appraiser certification in compliance with Title XI of the Financial Institution Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). Applicant must provide a copy of your current certificate with your application in order to be considered. SPF (2): Must hold a professional appraisal designation or accreditation that requires classroom training in appraisal practice and experience requirements approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, as well as a demonstration appraisal report or appraisal review report, and a comprehensive qualifying examination complying with DOI policy. Applicant must provide a copy of your current professional appraisal designation or accreditation with your application in order to be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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. Visit My DOI Career for more information on Appraising and to explore other career paths with the Department of the Interior! Education Education does not substitute for experience. Additional Information Additional Salary Information - 2024 Special Rate Tables for the 1171 Occupational Series: 0788; 0789; 0790; 0791; 0792; 0793; 0794; 0795; 0796; 0797; 0798; 0799 Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Remote Work: Applicants who wish to be considered for remote work, must select "location negotiable" under location Preferences in the Assessment Questionnaire. If selected under remote work, applicants are subject to agency remote work policies. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. This position requires operation of a Government vehicle, therefore, proof of possession of a valid state driver's license is required. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #AVSO-25-DE-12573539AM using the Delegated Examining procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. Referral Bonus: If a referred candidate is selected and appointed, the referring employee is eligible for a $1,000 Referral Bonus Award or up to 16 hours of time-off