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This position is part of the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office, Office of the Secretary of Interior. The incumbent will be responsible for appraisals and appraisal reviews within the delegated approval authority prescribed by the Chief Appraiser in AVSO.
10/15/2024 to 11/06/2024
$88,520 - $115,079 per year
This is the base salary range. Salary will be determined based on locality at the time of selection and the special rate for the 1171 series.
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3 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—As determined by the agency telework policy. Position is also being advertised as "Location negotiable", which is the remote duty option. In order to be considered for remote work, applicants must select "location negotiable" under Preferences on the Announcement Questionnaire. Applicants must select all duty locations they wish to be considered for.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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No
Yes
AVSO-25-MP-12573538AM
813851900
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Special Authorities: other miscellaneous authorities
Education does not substitute for experience.
Additional Salary Information - 2024 Special Rate Tables for the 1171 Occupational Series:
0788; 0789; 0790; 0791; 0792; 0793; 0794; 0795; 0796; 0797; 0798; 0799
Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Remote Work:
Applicants who wish to be considered for remote work, must select "location negotiable" under location Preferences in the Assessment Questionnaire. If selected under remote work, applicants are subject to agency remote work policies.
Stipulations of Employment:
Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
This position requires operation of a Government vehicle, therefore, proof of possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #AVSO-25-DE-12573539AM using the Delegated Examining procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
Referral Bonus: If a referred candidate is selected and appointed, the referring employee is eligible for a $1,000 Referral Bonus Award or up to 16 hours of time-off
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the Assessment Questionnaire and any additional assessment required for this position. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You will be evaluated for this job based on:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. SF-50 or DD-214
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration or when the announcement reaches 100 applicants.
For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/813851900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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If you're a highly motivated professional who thrives in developing new perspectives, you can make a difference in this world. Communities across our great nation rely on public servants with your unique skill set to support them and ensure our public lands and Indian lands continue to be used for the benefit and enjoyment of all people. Working with the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office is a truly unique experience. We provide independent real property valuation and mineral evaluation services in an energetic and professional environment. You will be supporting Interior bureaus and offices responsible for natural resource missions that are critical to our national parks, wildlife refuges, and other public lands. You will be playing a critical behind-the-scenes role in high-profile, far-reaching cases, such as acquisitions of land for national wildlife refuge or National Park expansion, critical habitat conservation, historic and cultural site protection, and helping to maintain the integrity of Indian trust lands and trust resources. As an employee of AVSO, you will be enjoying a diverse, meaningful, and rewarding career.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
