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Position Title
Review Appraiser
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
22-R3SVAAUG-11592140-DP-TT Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 4, 2022 to Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
(limit characters)
4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Review Appraiser, GS-1171-12/13 position with the USDA Forest Service. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your training and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the GS-12 Review Appraiser position. Please select only one response. (limit characters)
2. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your training and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the GS-13 Review Appraiser position. Please select only one response. (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the required certification or training needed to qualify for this position. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR GENERAL APPRAISER LICESNE OR CERTIFICATION OF ACCREDITATION. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. OMB Bulletin 92-06, in compliance with Title IX of the Financial Institutions of Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, requires Appraisers to be licensed or certified in at least one state or territory within the United States as a Certified General Appraiser. Are you a eCertified General Appraiser in at least one state or territory within the United States? (limit characters)
4. Do you possess a designation or accreditation from a nationally recognized professional appraisal organization that requires approved classroom training in appraisal practice, has appraisal experience requirements approved by the Appraisal Requirements Board, requires a demonstration appraisal report or appraisal review report, and administers a comprehensive qualifying examination in the attainment of the credentials? (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Provide staff assistance to the Regional Appraiser (supervisor) and provides appraisal and/or review services to the National Forests and Grasslands within the Region (clients). (limit characters)
6. Review appraisal reports submitted by Forest Service staff appraisers and/or private-sector contract appraisers. (limit characters)
7. Serve as appraiser or review appraiser as assigned by the Regional Appraiser (supervisor) and provides appraisal and/or review services to National Forests in the Region (clients). (limit characters)
8. Review appraisal reports submitted by either Forest Service staff appraisers or private-sector contract appraisers.
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9. Determine whether proper valuation procedures, principles and techniques were employed in the development of appraisals and if appraisal reports conform to Federal laws and regulations. (limit characters)
10. Provide technical advice and guidance to federal and private contractors and property appraisal personnel with regards to Federal Laws, Forest Service policy. (limit characters)
11. Serve as a specialist and expert on technical phases of valuation relative to purchase, exchange, conveyance, lease cases or in special use fee determinations. (limit characters)
12. Prepare written technical review reports approving or rejecting individual appraisals. (limit characters)
13. Within area of responsibility and within delegated authority, serves as a specialist and expert on technical phases of valuation relative to purchase, exchange, conveyance, lease cases or in special use fee determinations. (limit characters)
14. Assists the Regional Appraiser (supervisor) with guidelines and procedures adequate to carry out the provisions of the Uniform Act and provides advice and assistance to the Forest staff as needed. (limit characters)
15. Work with the appropriate staff unit in scheduling appraisals necessary for new or renewable administrative site leases.
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16. Provide advice and assistance to the Forest staff (intended users) in obtaining real estate appraisals. (limit characters)
17. Review and furnishes requesting units (clients) with an approved appraisal. (limit characters)
18. Assist the Regional Appraiser (supervisor) with guidelines and procedures adequate to carry out the provisions of the Uniform Acts and provides advice and assistance to the Forest staff (intended users) as needed. (limit characters)
19. Provide advice and assistance to the Forest staff (clients) in obtaining appraisals. (limit characters)
20. Instructs contract and staff appraisers with regard to applicable Federal law, Forest Service policy, and the proper appraisal premises and procedures pertinent to valuing unique or complicated properties or those involved in condemnation. (limit characters)
21. Prepare written technical review reports and approves or rejects individual appraisals. (limit characters)
22. Prepare appraisals and/or appraisal reviews of lands or interests in land for land purchases, partial interests, condemnations, land exchanges, property leases, conveyances, or rate re-determinations for special uses. (limit characters)
23. Prepare written reports recommending approval or rejection for appraisals. (limit characters)
24. Prepare appraisals and/or appraisal reviews of lands or interests in land for land purchases, partial interests, condemnations, land exchanges, property leases, conveyances, or rate re-determinations for special uses. (limit characters)
25. Assist States (clients) with development and implementation of case-specific instructions that direct proper methodology (e.g. before-and after approach for partial interest/conservation easement acquisitions) and contract appraiser selection. (limit characters)
26. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
27. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)