15553 - Appraisal Specialist

Virginia Department of Transportation; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT in Virginia is seeking a Real Estate Appraiser to perform appraisals in compliance with USPAP, state law, and agency policies. The role involves preparing appraisals, researching sales, reviewing appraisals, and planning reviews to determine appraisal needs.

The successful candidate will communicate complex information clearly, obtain and maintain an Appraiser License/ Certification, read highway plans, and apply various appraisal methods within the Right of Way program.

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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Licensing process

Reading highway plans

Knowledge of appraisal methods

Education

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Knowledge of Right of Way Appraising

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. Prepare appraisals as assigned in compliance with USPAP, State Law, and VDOT Policies and Procedures.

Job Description

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.

VDOT Code of Ethics

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

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen