15553 - Appraisal Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a qualified Real Estate Appraiser to perform appraisal preparation, reviews, and plan verifications in accordance with USPAP, state law, and VDOT policies.

You will prepare appraisals, conduct reviews for accuracy and compliance, and support project teams with clear, well-documented findings across highway projects. A license/certification and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Appraiser License/Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans and highway construction.
• Knowledge of various appraisal methods.

Responsibilities

• Appraisal Preparation: Prepare appraisals, sales research and summary for BARs as needed.
• Appraisal Review: Review appraisals for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with USPAP and laws; prepare review appraisals with recommendations.
• Perform duties as assigned: perform tasks and projects as assigned.
• Plan Reviews: Review plans to determine appraisal needs.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Written communication

Education

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Hiring Range: $69902.00 to $113591.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Description for Candidates:

• Perform special duties as assigned. Prepare appraisals as assigned in compliance with USPAP, State Law, and VDOT Policies and Procedures. How you will contribute:
• Appraisal Preparation: Prepare appraisals, sales research and summary for BARs as needed.
• Appraisal Review: Review appraisals for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with appropriate appraisal application and USPAP, applicable laws and VDOT Policy and Procedures. Prepare review appraisals with recommendation based on this review.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Plan Reviews: Review plans for the purpose of determining appraisal needs.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve work-related issues and disputes in a professional manner and through established business practices.
• Knowledge of eminent domain appraising principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of software required to perform daily duties, such as Word, Excel, and Adobe.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Appraiser License/Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans and highway construction.
• Knowledge of various appraisal methods.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Real Estate Appraising or related field is desired.
• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.
• Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser.
• Knowledge of Right of Way Appraising.
• Knowledge of eminent domain appraising policies and procedures.
• Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser.
• Skill in Appraisal Review.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.