Real Estate Appraiser

THE POSITION Are you passionate about maintaining Pennsylvania's highways? The Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2, is currently on the lookout for a skilled real estate appraiser to join their team.
As a leading organization in highway maintenance, PennDOT offers a full-time position that promises an exciting and fulfilling career opportunity.
If you have a knack for appraising real estate and want to contribute to the improvement of Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure, this could be the perfect role for you.
Join the PennDOT team today and make a difference in the state's highway maintenance efforts! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As part of this role, your main responsibility will be to evaluate residential land and properties with one-to-four dwelling units for the purpose of acquiring right-of-way for highway improvements.
It is crucial that your appraisals accurately reflect the fair market value and just compensation for any damages incurred.
Additionally, you will need to ensure that these appraisals are completed within the specified timeframe to meet the schedules for letting.
In order to carry out your appraisals effectively, you will need to conduct thorough research on courthouse records to determine the type of ownership, easements, and other covenants associated with the properties.
It will also be necessary for you to carefully read and comprehend deed descriptions.
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to visit the affected properties and interview the owners to gather any additional information that may be required to ensure a comprehensive appraisal.
This includes details such as fair market value, depreciation, liens, judgments, gas and mineral rights, and any damages that may have occurred.
Another important aspect of your role will involve determining the appropriate methods and techniques to derive accurate property values for the affected properties.
This will require you to carefully inventory all improvements made to the properties, including any modifications completed by the owners since the original purchase.
Additionally, you will need to gather any supplementary information that can support and validate your appraisal reports.
In some cases, you may also be required to review and update previously completed appraisals up until the date of the Declaration of Taking, which is prior to the Board of View Hearing or Court Trial.
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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to five days per pay period after successful probationary period.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the District Office in Clearfield.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: No minimum experience and training required.
Necessary Special Requirements: This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser certification.
This position requires an active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification within 2 years of employment.
This position requires 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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.
e.
, relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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.
employment.
pa.
gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.
aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.
gov.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION 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.
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Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.
S.
holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
* Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.
As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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