Appraisal Bureau Director – Real Estate & Valuation

State of New York - Transportation, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Transportation, Department of in Albany is seeking an Appraisal Bureau Director to oversee statewide real estate appraisal and right-of-way valuation. The role reports to the Director of the Office of Right of Way and leads staff across the department’s offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with six years of relevant experience and includes responsibilities for policy development, staff supervision, and high-stakes negotiations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience.
• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Manages and expands the Department’s comprehensive program of all real estate appraisal activities.
• Leads the Department’s appraisal functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant valuations for right-of-way acquisitions for capital projects; cases before the NY State Court of Claims; rentals; property disposals; and other functions
• Approves determinations of fair market value and just compensation; resolves complex appraisal issues
• Develops policy; provides guidance and technical direction
• Directs and supervises appraisal and appraisal review staff; coordinates and leads training; mentors; resolves employee concerns; manages daily operations; sets schedules
• Reviews staff- and consultant-prepared appraisal reports for completeness, accuracy, methodology; and conformance to USPAP and all applicable laws and regulations
• Reviews and approves invoices; manages consultant appraiser relationships and contracts; maintains Department records
• Represents the Department in dealings with federal, state, and local agencies and officials
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties
• May serve as a technical expert in legal proceedings or in other legal matters involving real estate valuation
• Present at statewide meetings
• Assignment may require working out of regional offices statewide.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of New York - Transportation, Department of in Albany is seeking an Appraisal Bureau Director to oversee statewide real estate appraisal and right-of-way valuation. The role reports to the Director of the Office of Right of Way and leads staff across the department’s offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with six years of relevant experience and includes responsibilities for policy development, staff supervision, and high-stakes negotiations.