General Real Estate Appraiser

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a General Real Estate Appraiser who will be responsible for evaluating a variety of properties, including residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial, and special purpose lands. This role is crucial for the right-of-way acquisition process necessary for highway improvement projects. The appraiser will ensure that all evaluations accurately reflect fair market value and provide just compensation for any damages incurred. Timeliness is essential in this position, as appraisals must be completed promptly to align with project letting schedules. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

In this position, you will conduct thorough research of courthouse records to identify the nature of property ownership, easements, and any recorded covenants, while also interpreting deed descriptions accurately. You will assess the impacted property firsthand and engage with the owner to gather essential information that will ensure the appraisal accurately reflects all relevant aspects, including fair market value, depreciation, existing liens, judgments against the property, as well as rights related to gas and minerals, and any damages incurred. Your role will involve determining the most suitable methodologies to establish the values of the affected properties.

Additionally, you will compile a comprehensive inventory of properties, documenting all enhancements made, including those executed by the owner since the initial acquisition. You will also seek further information to support and validate completed appraisal reports, conduct supplemental housing evaluations, and update previous appraisals to align with the date of the Declaration of Taking before the Board of View Hearing or Court Trial. Furthermore, you will participate in Board of View Hearings or Court Trials, providing testimony regarding the appraisal and the assessment of damages. Lastly, you will supply claim settlement agents with the necessary details concerning the property and associated damages to facilitate the resolution of issues related to final appraisals or supplemental payments.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires the possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification.
• This position requires possession of an active driver's license which is not under suspension.

• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• 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.