Appraiser U.S. Customs and Border Protection - 3.8 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $163,500 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Customer service Attention to detail Contracts Negotiation Full Job Description Appraiser This Appraiser 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.

Duties:

This position is located within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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.

Typical duties include:

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.

Salary and Benefits:

This position starts at a salary of $125,776 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $163,514.00 (GS-14 Step 10). Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.

Qualifications:

Experience:

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting, reviewing, or managing appraisals and valuation analyses for complex real property, such as commercial, industrial, mixed-use, specialized, or environmentally impacted properties. Analyzing real estate market data, comparable sales, income and expense information, property characteristics, and cost data to develop or validate property-value, rental-rate, or restoration-cost estimates. Managing appraisal or real estate service contracts, including developing scopes of work, reviewing contractor deliverables, monitoring performance, and resolving issues affecting cost, schedule, or quality. Providing valuation findings, real estate recommendations, and technical briefings to senior leaders and stakeholders to support property acquisition, leasing, disposition, site-selection, investment, or portfolio-management decisions. Reviewing appraisal reports for compliance with applicable professional appraisal standards, contract requirements, and valuation methodologies, and explaining appraisal conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences.

N OTE :

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Additional Qualifications Information:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the job questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. This position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will be notified of the USA Hire Assessment after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. The USA Hire Assessment will be used to assess the following general competencies: Reasoning Decision Making Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use responses you provide on the application questionnaire and the result of the online assessments required for this position to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training:

Highly Qualified :

Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.

Well-Qualified:

Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified:

Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Required Documents:

Your resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Your responses to the job questionnaire. Your responses to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. How to

Apply:

Apply for this opportunity by clicking on this site's Apply link to access the official Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site. Please carefully read the How to Apply and Required Documents sections of the official Job Opportunity Announcement so that you file a complete application for this Appraiser employment opportunity.

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APPLY BY

October 6, 2026. Log in to your existing USAJOBS account or create one by following the prompts. Your application packet must include a completed job questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.

Pay:

$125,000.00 - $163,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person