Real Estate Appraiser

If you are driven by a desire to contribute to infrastructure development and possess strong analytical skills, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Real Estate Appraiser specializing in right-of-way acquisition. Your role will be essential in establishing fair market values and evaluating just compensation for any damage incurred. In this position, you will utilize your expertise to ensure equitable compensation for property owners affected by right-of-way projects, while also ensuring that appraisals are completed efficiently to meet project deadlines. We invite you to apply and be part of our mission to enhance transportation systems!

In this role, you will assess the appropriate methods necessary to establish property values. This involves inspecting the property in question and conducting interviews with the owner to gather essential information. Your goal is to ensure that the appraisal accurately reflects all relevant factors, including fair market value, depreciation, liens, judgments, gas and mineral rights, and any damages. You will also be responsible for identifying any hidden issues or omissions not indicated in the plans. Minor adjustments will be reported to your supervisor through the Right-of-Way office program if a claimant is involved, while more significant concerns that may impact deadlines will require a formal response. Completed work will be subject to review by your supervisor to ensure compliance with state and federal appraisal standards.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Bridgeville.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $50,836.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:

• This position requires the possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser certification.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• 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.

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

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