Chief Real Estate Appraiser

THE POSITION Are you ready to take on the responsibility of leading and providing guidance for the real estate appraisal operations at the District 1 office of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation? This role involves securing legal right-of-way and acquiring necessary real estate for highway enhancements, ensuring that appraisals are fair, just, and completed promptly to adhere to project timelines.
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit your application! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be involved in overseeing appraisal tasks and providing guidance in technical and functional aspects of appraisal preparation, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.
Additionally, you will address complex appraisal issues and ensure timely completion of priority projects, as well as assist in damage valuations as necessary.
Your responsibilities include evaluating appraisal reports for compliance with standards, preparing district submissions to the central office, and resolving discrepancies with appraisers.
You will provide guidance on department requirements and preparing documentation for fee appraiser contracts are also part of the role, along with reviewing and rating fee appraisal reports with central office personnel.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after successful probationary period.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Oil City.
This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a General Real Estate Appraiser (commonwealth title); or Three years of professional real estate appraisal experience which includes one year appraising all types of real property.
Special Requirements: All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser certification.
All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.
For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.
e.
, relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.
C.
S.
§7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.
To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.
employment.
pa.
gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.
aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.
gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.
No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or: you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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S.
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As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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