Staff Appraiser - Public Buildings Service
GSA, Tacoma, WA, United States
Summary
As a Staff Appraiser, you will serve as an Appraiser in the Project Management Office.
Location
GSA, PBS, Office of Real Property Disposition (ORPD).
Duties
Provide appraisal services related to the disposal of real property and related personal property, machinery, and equipment, including appraisal review, consultation, feasibility studies, and market analysis.
Act as an advisor and technical authority on real property valuation matters; provide expertise to agency leadership, Realty Specialists, and other Federal agencies on highest and best use proposals, land use plans, disposal and reuse plans, and related issues.
Supply pre‑approval and post‑review consultations as needed and advise on the release of appraisal reports and related information to the office and to other planning and operational activities.
Offer technical and program guidance to other Government agencies and contract appraisers on appraisal methodology, standards, program requirements, and contracts, and interpret specialized government appraisal matters such as valuing property for special use, unzoned property, property without access, or property subject to unique limitations or restrictions.
Develop technical contract specifications and select the most capable, professional contract appraisers by evaluating their proposals, reviewing qualifications, and making inquiries necessary to determine the expertise of contractors.
Requirements – Conditions of Employment
US Citizens and Nationals (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or former political appointees must disclose to the HR Office; the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers. Failure to disclose may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one‑year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee (using e‑Verify). Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify no conflict of interest exists between your financial interests and this position.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Hold a state‑certified general appraiser’s license.
Qualifications
Provide exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year).
Include number of hours per week worked if the position is part‑time.
Volunteering through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) is encouraged and should be included on your resume.
GS‑13 salary range starts at $112,556 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at Step 1 of the grade selected.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes:
Preparing appraisal and valuation services of real and commercial properties based on federal, state, and local laws.
Preparing statements of work and contract packages for appraisals and valuation services.
Applying marketing techniques to ensure that disposal strategies align with organizational goals.
Reviewing appraisal reports and/or analyzing valuation issues related to real property documentation.
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Benefits
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward federal careers. Eligibility depends on the type of position you hold and whether it is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Health insurance (wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long‑term care insurance
Training and development opportunities
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As a Staff Appraiser, you will serve as an Appraiser in the Project Management Office.
Location
GSA, PBS, Office of Real Property Disposition (ORPD).
Duties
Provide appraisal services related to the disposal of real property and related personal property, machinery, and equipment, including appraisal review, consultation, feasibility studies, and market analysis.
Act as an advisor and technical authority on real property valuation matters; provide expertise to agency leadership, Realty Specialists, and other Federal agencies on highest and best use proposals, land use plans, disposal and reuse plans, and related issues.
Supply pre‑approval and post‑review consultations as needed and advise on the release of appraisal reports and related information to the office and to other planning and operational activities.
Offer technical and program guidance to other Government agencies and contract appraisers on appraisal methodology, standards, program requirements, and contracts, and interpret specialized government appraisal matters such as valuing property for special use, unzoned property, property without access, or property subject to unique limitations or restrictions.
Develop technical contract specifications and select the most capable, professional contract appraisers by evaluating their proposals, reviewing qualifications, and making inquiries necessary to determine the expertise of contractors.
Requirements – Conditions of Employment
US Citizens and Nationals (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or former political appointees must disclose to the HR Office; the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers. Failure to disclose may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one‑year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee (using e‑Verify). Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify no conflict of interest exists between your financial interests and this position.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Hold a state‑certified general appraiser’s license.
Qualifications
Provide exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year).
Include number of hours per week worked if the position is part‑time.
Volunteering through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) is encouraged and should be included on your resume.
GS‑13 salary range starts at $112,556 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at Step 1 of the grade selected.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes:
Preparing appraisal and valuation services of real and commercial properties based on federal, state, and local laws.
Preparing statements of work and contract packages for appraisals and valuation services.
Applying marketing techniques to ensure that disposal strategies align with organizational goals.
Reviewing appraisal reports and/or analyzing valuation issues related to real property documentation.
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Benefits
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward federal careers. Eligibility depends on the type of position you hold and whether it is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Health insurance (wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long‑term care insurance
Training and development opportunities
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