Commercial Construction Appraiser

Serco • VA-Herndon US-NY US-CA US-IL US-TX US-PA US-FL US-GA US-MA US-LA US-PR..., VA

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About The Position

Serco is hiring Appraisers with commercial experience to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance recovery initiatives in Zone 2 across the Midwest. This position will consist of professional and non-professional personnel to provide support to state, tribal, territorial local governments, and some private non-profits. Serco strives to provide support quickly and efficiently to FEMA’s mission by helping those effected by man-made and natural disasters. These positions are deployment based and must be willing and able to deploy anywhere in Zone 2. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a FEMA EOD Badge/Public Trust Clearance. This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval. In this role, you will: Develop cost estimates for infrastructure projects Evaluate applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness Review information provided and identifying additional information needed Research, review, and update equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant owned equipment while performing eligible work Develop and validate the Scope of Work (SOW), Cost Estimate for to-be-completed work based on Site Inspection Reports (SIR) and provided Damage Descriptions and Dimensions (DDD) Enter projects into the Grants Manager (GM) system and ensuring the developed DDD, SOW, and cost are consistent with each other and adequately supported by source documentation Utilize standard sampling methodology to verify projects Document the requirements necessary to complete the project in a request for Information (RFI) while working with the PDMG and the Task Force Lead to resolve outstanding requests Perform peer reviews of projects formulated by other team members Verify legal descriptions in public records Inspect new, existing, and damaged property, to include all parts of the structures taking into consideration condition, design, construction, and land value Photograph interior and exterior and all areas of the property Use comparable and other means to determine value Prepare detailed appraisal reports and presenting them to PA and FEMA

Requirements

• 2 years minimum of prior Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) experience
• A bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a related field; OR 10 years of experience in a related field (without a degree; must have high school diploma or GED)
• 1-2 years of experience in providing appraisal services of large commercial infrastructures
• 1-2 years of experience in providing appraisal services in any of the following types of work: Restoration of roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings, equipment, utilities, debris removal, schools, churches, parks, and/or recreation centers
• The ability to obtain and maintain FEMA Public Trust
• A United States citizenship
• The ability to maintain FEMA specific trainings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to deploy to any location in zone 2 with a 24–48-hour notice after Task Order Award
• Zone 2 includes Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
• The ability to go on 6–12-month deployments at a minimum
• Comfortability and experience using a smart phone
• The ability to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance program/policy
• Trained in the new Public Assistance delivery model is preferred
• Active FEMA badge

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for infrastructure projects
• Evaluate applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness
• Review information provided and identifying additional information needed
• Research, review, and update equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant owned equipment while performing eligible work
• Develop and validate the Scope of Work (SOW), Cost Estimate for to-be-completed work based on Site Inspection Reports (SIR) and provided Damage Descriptions and Dimensions (DDD)
• Enter projects into the Grants Manager (GM) system and ensuring the developed DDD, SOW, and cost are consistent with each other and adequately supported by source documentation
• Utilize standard sampling methodology to verify projects
• Document the requirements necessary to complete the project in a request for Information (RFI) while working with the PDMG and the Task Force Lead to resolve outstanding requests
• Perform peer reviews of projects formulated by other team members
• Verify legal descriptions in public records
• Inspect new, existing, and damaged property, to include all parts of the structures taking into consideration condition, design, construction, and land value
• Photograph interior and exterior and all areas of the property
• Use comparable and other means to determine value
• Prepare detailed appraisal reports and presenting them to PA and FEMA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees