Chief Real Estate Appraiser

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through PennDOT, seeks a Chief Real Estate Appraiser to lead complex property valuations and oversee appraisal staff across transportation projects. You will guide project delivery, ensure rigorous standards, and coordinate with engineers, attorneys, and consultants.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance with USPAP and state policies, contract management, public engagement, and serving the public interest in Pennsylvania's transportation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a General Real Estate Appraiser or three years of professional real estate appraisal experience including one year on all types of property.
• Active Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser certification required.
• Active motor vehicle license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff appraisal work and oversee performance and development.
• Complete and supervise difficult appraisal activities and evaluate value estimates.
• Coordinate multiple appraisal projects with engineers, attorneys, and consultants.

Skills

Staff supervision

Lead appraisal projects

Regulatory compliance

Education

PA Certified General Appraiser

Job description

Are you ready to lead high-impact real estate decisions that shape transportation projects across Pennsylvania? As a Chief Real Estate Appraiser with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the fulfilling opportunity to guide complex appraisal work that supports public initiatives throughout the Commonwealth. You will lead staff, coordinate large-scale efforts, and help ensure accurate and compliant property valuations. This role allows you to use your expertise to solve challenging issues and support community needs. If you are an experienced leader who values precision and public service, we want to meet you!

This position oversees appraisal work, supervises staff, and manages complex real estate valuation activities that support transportation projects across the Commonwealth. Your work will involve coordination, evaluation, communication, and adherence to state and federal requirements. As a Chief Real Estate Appraiser, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:Plan, organize, assign, and review staff appraisal work while overseeing performance and development
• Complex Appraisals:Complete and supervise difficult appraisal activities, determine compensable damages, and evaluate value estimates
• Project Coordination:Manage multiple appraisal projects, support project delivery, and communicate with engineers, attorneys, and consultants
• Compliance Oversight:Ensure appraisals follow Pub 378, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Uniform Act, and departmental policies
• Contract Management:Oversee fee appraiser contracting, review reports, maintain appraisal records, and ensure timely completion
• Public Engagement:Attend meetings, explain appraisal topics to the public, and support litigation through expert testimony

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a General Real Estate Appraiser (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• 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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.