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Position Title
Review Appraiser
Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration
Announcement Number
CASK-11043350-21-CW Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 26, 2021 to Friday, March 5, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND, 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Assessment 1
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Review Appraiser work at the GS-11 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Apply basic valuation approach techniques to determine the accuracy of property value estimation.
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3. Apply Federal, state, and local laws in the appraisal of real properties.
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4. Conduct research on public records in order to develop market price estimates by property or property type.
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5. Detect differences in comparable properties in order to properly adjust data for a defensible value estimate.
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6. Review appraisals of residential properties with complicated valuation problems (e.g., sensitive environmental concerns, multiple/questionable ownership, limited comparable sales, etc.).
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7. Locate comparable real estate sales for use in calculating likely market prices.
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8. Perform research related to the analysis of real estate market data.
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9. Conduct field reviews of appraisals and inspection reports for compliance with applicable requirements and regulations.
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10. Identify trends in others' work requiring additional training or discipline.
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11. Review appraisal reports to ensure compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
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12. Conduct field reviews that involve construction complaint cases.
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13. Maintain liaison with other appraisal reviewers to provide guidance regarding a lender appraisal program.
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14. Disseminate operation procedures regarding loan processing to all parties involved (e.g., lenders, veterans, builders, attorneys, etc.).
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15. Recommend corrective actions in writing to management regarding other appraisal reviewers.
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16. Write results of desk reviews conducted on appraisal reviewers' notices of value to ensure compliance with directives and guidelines.
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17. Develop written reports on the analysis of the effects of unstable social, economic, or political trends on property uses and values.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in not being considered for this position.
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