Senior Appraiser I

S&T Bank; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

S&T Bank seeks a Senior Appraiser to assist the Chief Appraiser in supporting Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Managed Assets with compliant real estate valuation practices.

The role includes supervising staff, managing appraisal workflows, and ensuring adherence to USPAP standards and regulatory requirements. Must have a four-year degree in Real Estate Appraisal and applicable state licensing.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree or equivalent with Real Estate Appraisal specialization.
• Appraisal Institute designation MAI or AI-GRS preferred.
• 5–10 years of general business and specialized real estate appraisal experience.
• Certified General Appraiser in PA, OH, NY to support bank’s market strategy.
• Strong knowledge of FIRREA and appraisal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor and maintain high appraisal standards per USPAP and bank policies.
• Manage appraisal department workflow and staff in Chief Appraiser's absence.
• Oversee YouConnect appraisal management system and vendor services for real estate appraisals.
• Review complex appraisals and communicate valuation conclusions to executives.
• Educate Bank employees on Real Estate Appraisal Policy and related matters.

Skills

Real estate appraisal

FIRREA knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Appraisal

MAI or AI-GRS designation preferred

Job description

Location:

800 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15701

205 Granite Run Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601

7660 Saltsburg Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

4 Brandywine Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335

Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
(Additional hours as necessary to meet the objectives of the department

Function

The Senior Appraiser will assist the Chief Appraiser to support Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Special/Managed Assets processes by ensuring that risk appropriate real estate valuation standards are established and adhered to. The Senior Appraiser is also responsible for protecting the Bank by ensuring compliance with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to real estate collateral valuation in accordance with state and federal regulations and USPAP Standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating, monitoring and maintaining high appraisal standards, guidelines, techniques, and methods to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and conformance with S&T policies and procedures.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining S&T’s Real Estate Appraisal Policy and Procedures.
• Assists in the evaluating all new valuation products.
• In the absence of the Chief Appraiser, manages the appraisal department and staff including workflow and schedules in order to maximize efficiencies and productivity while meeting customer service expectations.
• Manages the workflow of the YouConnect appraisal management system, along with tracking of vendor services for real estate appraisals that serve as collateral for existing or prospective loans.
• Performs independent reviews of real estate appraisals/evaluations in accordance with USPAP Standards, federal regulations, and S&T Policy #204. When necessary, completes internal appraisals and evaluations.
• Reviews complex appraisals and internal appraisals/evaluations.
• Communicates occasionally with Market Executives and Regional Credit Officers to explain valuation conclusions and to address customer issues.
• Maintains and manages the Approved Appraiser List(s) for use in engaging appraisers for Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Managed Asset Assignments.
• Occasionally interfaces and supports Bankers of all levels to address appraisal/evaluation related questions or matters in order to provide a high-level of customer service while mitigating real estate valuation risk.
• Assists in managing all appraisal related vendor relationships including providers of market data.
• Supervises the Staff Appraisers (Levels I-II) in the training, disciplining, scheduling, assigning work and evaluating performance to further their knowledge of appraisal theories and techniques and to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the department.
• Assists Chief Appraiser in monitoring the regulatory environment and changes to USPAP, Interagency Guidelines, along with FIRREA to be aware of changes needed to bank policies and practices related to the Appraisal Department’s functions.
• Assists in educating and training Bank employeesand other key constituents on S&T’s Real Estate Appraisal Policy and other appraisal related matters through formal presentations, calls, or meetings.

Education

Requires a four-year degree or equivalent. Major or area of specialization: Real Estate Appraisal. Appraisal Institute designation required, MAI or AI-GRS preferred.

Experience

Requires 5-10 years of general business and specialized real estate appraisal experience. Certified General Appraiser in PA, OH, NY to support bank’s market strategy. Additionally, strong knowledge of FIRREA and appraisal regulations. Strong knowledge of different real estate products and services including knowledge of the applicable policies and legal requirements. Highly developed organization and follow-up abilities with the capability of multi-tasking effectively and efficiently in high-volume environment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Requires the use of manual dexterity skills for typing up to 90% of the business day and to perform routine tasks and operate office equipment to remaining portion of the day. Standing is required 5% of the day and sitting for 80% of the day and walking 15% of the day. Specific vision requirements include close vision of 18”- 20”, distance vision and depth perception for computer work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $161,700.00