Field Appraiser: Lands Valuation & Impact (Flexible)

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

State of Wyoming's Office of State Lands and Investments is seeking an Appraiser for the Field Services Division in Cheyenne. You will perform appraisals, reviews, and consulting for state trust lands and institutional lands, including field inspections and lease valuations.

You will assemble market data, prepare written opinions, and assist with lease and acquisition decisions for the State Board of Land Commissioners, supporting revenue optimization and asset diversification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, appraisal, or related field.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in appraisal; or 4-6 years with substitution.
• Certification may be required by some agencies.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and analyzes market data and prepares appraisals and/or appraisal reviews in conformity with USPAP.
• Prepares written rental recommendations for special use leases for feasibility and rent determinations.
• Prepares USPAP-compliant appraisals using Cost, Income, and Sales approaches.
• Prepares appraisal reviews for conformity with USPAP in acquisitions and disposals.
• Completes market data analyses and writes market value recommendations for easements and rights-of-way.
• Conducts field inspections and communicates agency policies to stakeholders.
• Acts as an expert witness in courts and collaborates on special projects with agencies.

Skills

USPAP knowledge

Real estate valuation

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Salesforce

AgWare

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

State of Wyoming's Office of State Lands and Investments is seeking an Appraiser for the Field Services Division in Cheyenne. You will perform appraisals, reviews, and consulting for state trust lands and institutional lands, including field inspections and lease valuations.

You will assemble market data, prepare written opinions, and assist with lease and acquisition decisions for the State Board of Land Commissioners, supporting revenue optimization and asset diversification.