Appraiser

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Integrated Services Division, Real Property Program Management Office located in Washington, DC; Indianapolis, IN; Euless, TX; and Aliso Viejo, CA.. The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.

CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about This position is located within the Integrated Services (IS) Division, which brings together a diverse workforce, including Certified Program Managers, acquisition professionals, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), energy and environmental specialists, real estate professionals, architects, engineers, and technical designers to develop optimal solutions to meet the needs of OFAM and business partner. The Appraiser serves as CBP's senior real property valuation expert, managing appraisal activities and contracts for a nationwide portfolio of owned and leased properties. The position develops and reviews complex property valuations, analyzes market and financial data, advises on acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, and site selection, and ensures appraisal work meets applicable professional and legal standards. This work supports CBP's mission by enabling informed, cost-effective real estate decisions that provide and preserve the facilities and property resources needed for effective operations. This position starts at a salary of $125,776.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Supports the Real Property Program Management Office (RPPMO) by providing well-supported valuation analyses to inform decisions involving potential condemnations, property-value disputes, or other real estate matters with legal implications. Provides management with guidance on valuation methodologies and appraisal practices to support compliance with applicable professional standards, including the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and relevant laws and regulations. Coordinates appraisal activities with RPPMO staff, real estate specialists, attorneys, engineers, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders to integrate valuation information into overall real estate planning and management decisions. Initiates, obtains, and critically reviews staff and contractor-prepared appraisals to ensure compliance with applicable appraisal standards, regulations, and contract requirements, including FIRREA, USPAP, and other relevant guidance. Serves as a technical expert by developing and reviewing appraisal analyses and providing valuation findings and recommendations that support management decisions on property acquisition, leasing, disposition, site selection, and other critical real estate matters.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Financial Disclosure is required. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, performed in an office setting. However, the position requires occasional travel to conduct site visits and property inspections. These visits may involve walking, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs. The employee may occasionally carry light objects such as appraisal reports, blueprints, or presentation materials. No extraordinary physical demands are required.

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.