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Position Title
Appraiser
Agency
Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
Announcement Number
23-HUD-2896-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)
6. I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers. (limit characters)
7. The applicant must be a State-certified (Certified Residential or Certified General) appraiser with credentials based on the minimum certification criteria issued by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation.

Are you a State-certified (Certified Residential or Certified General) appraiser with credentials based on the minimum certification criteria issued by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation?
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Performance Appraisal
1. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of all pages of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within the last 12 months, that includes the final rating. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these specific requirements, you must explain why you are unable to do so in the next question. If you do not provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application, you will need to provide a reason in the text box below.

(Note: If you answer "NO" to this question, you must provide a reason as to why you were not able to provide a performance appraisal in the text box of the following question)

Have you submitted a copy of all pages of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within the last 12 months, that includes the final rating?
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2. If you answered "NO" to the previous question, please provide a reason as to why you were not able to provide a performance appraisal in the text box below. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Specialized experience for the GS-12 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:

- Completing desk and field reviews of Single Family property appraisals; AND
- Providing technical assistance and policy guidance on appraisal related issues; AND
- Analyzing and resolving appraisal valuation issues and assessing related collateral risk.
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1. Select the answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)
2. Please specify where you have documented the above experience in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)
Selective Factor: The applicant must be a State-Certified (Certified Residential or Certified General) appraiser with credentials based on the minimum certification criteria issued by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Are you a State-certified (Certified Residential or Certified General) appraiser with credentials based on the minimum certification criteria issued by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation? (limit characters)
4. Additionally, the applicant must not be listed on: the GSAs Excluded Parties List system (SAM); listed on the system Award Management (LDP) list; listed on HUDs Credit Alert Verification Reporting System (CAIVRS); or ineligible to perform FHA appraisals due to FHA sanctions. Are you ineligible to perform FHA appraisals due to FHA sanctions? (limit characters)
5. When did you obtain the licensure? You will be required to submit your current, valid license. (limit characters)
6. Which of the following steps have you completed in the appraisal process prior to starting an assignment? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
7. In which areas do you have experience relevant to Single Family property appraisals? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. Have you checked building codes and zoning classifications to determine potential legality on single family properties being appraised? (limit characters)
9. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. (List position title, employer, and dates of employment.) (limit 250 characters)
10. Select the single family properties with the following characteristics for which you have conducted or reviewed an appraisal. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience involving single family appraisals? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. Do you have experience developing and conducting appraisal training specific to single family property-related issues? (limit characters)
13. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. (List position title, employer, and dates of employment.) (limit 250 characters)
14. This position requires the ability to communicate property data or representative market values. With which groups have you communicated this information? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
15. Choose the statements from the list below that best describe your experience communicating effectively including negotiating controversial issues and achieving resolutions and remedies. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
16. Choose the statements from the list below that best describe your experience and skill in applying analytical and evaluation methods. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
17. Choose the statements from the list below that best describe your experience performing single family appraisals and completing single family appraisal reviews. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
18. Which of the following types of information have you gathered and analyzed in relation to the market area in which a single family property is located? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
19. Which of the following have you conducted in order to provide information and solutions to single family property problems? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
20. Which of the following factors have you taken into account when computing the final opinion of market value for a single family property? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
21. Which of the following best describes your experience using valuation approaches to appraise single family properties? (limit characters)