The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Islanders.
If selected for this position you will report directly to the Director, Office of Appraisal Services (OAS). You will be the team lead for OAS quality compliance audits for Regional Operations as well as for the Land Buy-Back Program Valuations. Also, along with the two Deputy Directors (OAS Regional Operations and the Land Buy-Back Program Valuations) you will serve as a senior advisor and an authority on real property appraisals, appraisal reviews and appraisal consulting, regulatory requirements, appraisal standards, methods and techniques, business requirements and processes and service delivery.
This position is located in the Department of Interior, Office of Special Trustee for American Indians, Office of Appraisal Services (OAS), Land Buy Back Program Valuations. The duty location for this position may be located in Albuquerque, NM or a virtual duty station approved by management.
Please note: While traveling you may be required to operate a vehicle; therefore you must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
Salary Information: GS-13 $ 82,642- $107,434 per annum. GS-14 $97657 - $126,949 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment. The position has a full performance level of GS-14.
The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling this vacancy is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application prior to the closing date of the announcement, if claiming Indian Preference. Applicants selected under Indian preference from this vacancy will be appointed under the Excepted Service, Schedule A 213.3112(a)(7) appointing authority. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applications in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles.
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