Lead Appraiser

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Baltimore, MD

17h

About The Position

In coordination with the Branch Chief, the Lead Appraiser aligns team strategies and deliverables with organizational goals and communicates objectives, assignments, milestones, and deadlines to team members. The position appraises complex public and industrial properties, including airports, hospitals, and manufacturing plants, for which standard valuation procedures may not exist. It prepares complex narrative appraisal reports using extensive field data, technical analysis, and advanced valuation theories, and develops gross appraisals and cost estimates for federal projects, presenting critical financial findings.

The incumbent must maintain State Certified General appraiser qualifications and possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. Temporary duty or business travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. The position requires one year of specialized experience managing appraisal staff and identifying and evaluating appraisal needs across property types, interests, and appraisal products. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement. Applicants with recent General Schedule service must meet the stated time-in-grade requirement. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience managing appraisal staff and identifying and evaluating appraisal needs for a variety of property types, different interests, and appraisal products.
• Maintain qualifications as a State Certified General appraiser.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• For applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks, 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12) is required.
• Education may not substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate project milestones, deliverables, and critical deadlines to team members.
• Advise the team on methods, practices, and procedures that facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
• Adjust workflows to meet established deadlines and ensure timely task completion.
• Appraise complex public and industrial properties, including airports, hospitals, and manufacturing plants, where standard valuation procedures may not exist.
• Prepare complex narrative appraisal reports using extensive field data, technical analysis, and advanced valuation theories.
• Develop gross appraisals and cost estimates for federal projects.
• Deliver and present critical financial findings.
• Coordinate with the Branch Chief to align team strategies and deliverables with organizational goals.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed