Collateral Appraiser jobs in District of Columbia

Collateral Appraiser conducts commercial real estate appraisals and property ratings to establish the market value generally used for investment guidance, lending, insurance, or other purposes. Follows standard processes for conducting and documenting on-site property inspections. Being an Collateral Appraiser performs data collection and research on building permits, prior assessments, and relevant market and economic conditions that impact property value. Reviews building plans and specifications and investigates the quality of the construction, the overall condition of the property, and the surrounding location. Additionally, Collateral Appraiser uses generally accepted appraisal practice concepts and practices to perform data analysis, develop valuation estimates, and write comprehensive reports and exhibits. Utilizes appraisal software tools and databases. Ensures that reports comply with required policies, formats, and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. May require the Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) or similar designation. Requires a State Appraiser License. Typically reports to a manager. The Collateral Appraiser occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Collateral Appraiser typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Appraiser
  • US Public Buildings Service
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    • Ensures that reliable valuation services required by the Portfolio Management Division, in the establishment of the fair market value and/or fair annual rental of assets are obtained in a timely manner and on a cost effective basis. Incumbent is thus required to interface with providers within GSA Headquarters, within GSA nationwide, and sources in the private sector. Incumbent also develops guidelines for the valuation and rental analysis services required and monitor their implementation by providers of appraisal services.
    • Uses appraisal expertise in the development of long-range strategies and plans for optimizing portfolio and asset performance. Coordinates with the Portfolio Management personnel responsible for the capital program in developing investment strategies and plans, which include development of investment proposals, allocation of capital, and raising capital, and disposition of assets.
    • Develops and acquires advanced methods/tools for financial analysis of real estate including life-cycle cost-benefit analysis, net present value, internal rate of return, and net operating income, as well as, other appropriate valuation and analytical techniques. Provides training in use of these tools/techniques.
    • Develops performance measures for the GSA portfolio that are consistent with public and private benchmarking practices. As required, performs reviews on a nationwide basis to ensure GSA portfolio performance is consistent with management goals and recommends corrective action to management on the basis of review findings.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • US Citizens and National (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: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
    • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
    • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 investigation level).
    • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
    • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
    • The work is primarily sedentary, but requires significant mobility to meet with various stakeholders and interested parties.

    Qualifications

    For each job on your resume, provide:

    • the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
    • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

    If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

    For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.

    The GS-14 salary range starts at $139,395 per year.

    If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

    To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is: developing and applying real estate asset management and portfolio management principles, with particular emphasis on fair market value analysis to optimize portfolio and asset performance.

    SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): In addition to the qualification requirements listed above, you must also meet the following SPF, which has been identified as: Possession of a State Certified General Appraiser license with credentials based on the minimum certification criteria issued by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation. You must provide a photocopy of your State Certified General Appraiser's License with your application.

    Education

    Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

    Additional information

    Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit

    Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

    On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

    • Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
    • Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
    • Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

    Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

    GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
    • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
    • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
    Our commitment is:
    • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
    • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
    • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      You will have access to many benefits including:

      • Health insurance (choose from a 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

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:

    You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

    • Knowledge of real estate acquisition, finance, management, disposal, and appraisal principles and techniques applicable to real estate and portfolio management.
    • Knowledge of real estate principles, policies, and methodologies in real estate acquisition and disposition.
    • Knowledge to evaluate appraisal techniques, practices, and programs and recommend policy and procedural changes using modified techniques.
    • Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the development and the acquisition of real property.

    Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:

    • Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
    • Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
    • Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84

    We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

    Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

    Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

    If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.



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    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      You will have access to many benefits including:

      • Health insurance (choose from a 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

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    • Required Documents

      As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

      ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

      Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

      If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
      (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
      (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).

      If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

      If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

      Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

    • How to Apply

      Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

      If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

      To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

      • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
      • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
      • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this vacancy.
      • Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).

      Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

      Agency contact information

      Please Fill In

      Phone

      607-972-4223

      Fax

      000-000-0000

      Email

      pbscvacancyinquiries@gsa.gov

      Address

      GSA, Public Buildings Service
      General Services Administration (GSA)
      Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
      1800 F Street NW
      Washington, District of Columbia 20405
      United States

      Next steps

      After the closing date/deadline:

      • ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant eligibility and qualifications are reviewed.
      • REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: Eligible/Qualified applicants are referred to management for review and possible interview.
      • SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If a selection is made, a Tentative Offer is extended to the selectee and suitability and/or security background investigation is conducted.
      • FINAL JOB OFFER: A final job offer is made (typically within 40 days after the closing date/deadline for applications).
      • FINAL COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANTS: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

      Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

    • Fair and Transparent

      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      • Reasonable accommodation policy
      • Financial suitability
      • Selective Service
      • New employee probationary period
      • Signature and false statements
      • Privacy Act
      • Social security number request

    Required Documents

    ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

    Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

    If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
    (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
    (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).

    If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

    If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

    Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.


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  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
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Appraisal Coordinator
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  • Los Angeles, CA
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Appraisal Underwriter
  • M/I Homes, Inc.
  • Columbus, OH
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Staff Appraiser
  • Velox Valuations LLC
  • San Antonio, TX
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Dealership Appraiser/Buyer
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  • Colorado Springs, CO
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Appraisal Director
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  • Alpharetta, GA
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Staff Appraiser
  • Velox Valuations LLC
  • Ocala, FL
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Real Property Appraiser
  • JobsQuest
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Property Appraiser I
  • City of Augusta, GA
  • Augusta, GA
  • Salary: $33,366.55 Annually Location : Augusta, GA Job Type: Full Time Permanent Job Number: 201203253 Department: TAX A...
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Income Estimation for Collateral Appraiser jobs
$72,305 to $94,568

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