Commercial Construction Appraiser

Appraiser 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 providing support to state, tribal, territorial local governments, and some private non-profits. Serco strives to provide support quickly and efficiently to FEMAs mission by helping those affected 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

Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will have :

Additional desired experience and skills :

If you are interested in supporting and working with our FEMA efforts, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career! In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $93,600.00 to $208,000.00; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education / training, and key skills.

Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Sercos 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.