Peoples Bank Appraisal Manager/Appraisal Manager II

Peoples Bank WA•Bellingham, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peoples Bank is seeking an Appraisal Manager/Appraisal Manager II to oversee the real estate appraisal and evaluation process for commercial banking, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Bank policy. This role supports the Director of Credit Underwriting by overseeing appraisal review operations and staff. The position is full-time, working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week. The role is located at the Barkley Financial Center with a hybrid work arrangement preferred, and the candidate must reside in Washington state.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or equivalent experience.
A valid Washington State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License.
For Level I: 3 years of experience appraising and/or reviewing appraisals of Commercial Real Estate after receiving Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License.
For Level II: 7+ years of appraisal review experience and the AI-GRS and or/MAI designations(s).
May have 2 years of management experience.
Reside in the state of WA.
Knowledge of and compliance with all Federal and State regulations and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Complete continuing education as required by the Washington State Dept. of Licensing.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and bank related software.
Demonstrated effective leadership and team building skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of quality control standards and the ability to apply those standards in all areas.
Ability to appropriately manage sensitive information regarding Bank customers, Bank employees, and regulatory matters.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Self-directed and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal skills including professional etiquette and service mentality.
Skilled at business communication, both verbal and written.
Strong professional demeanor and high regard for confidentiality.
Ability to travel to other Peoples Bank locations and off-site for meetings and/or training as required.
Ability to model the Peoples Bank Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the real estate appraisal and evaluation process for commercial banking and tracking their status per FDIC guidelines and Bank policy.
Monitoring appraisal policy and recommending updates as needed.
Maintaining approved Appraiser list and monitoring other regulatory requirements.
Interacting with appraisers to assure timelines and quality of appraisals performed for the Bank as well as assuring appraisals on all types of property including commercial, residential, and agricultural meet federal regulatory agency guidelines.
Managing the Bank’s commercial appraisal and evaluation platform (Collateral 360) to include working with the vendor and recommending updates as needed.
Providing appraisal related services for the Bank to include receiving, responding, and initiating communication with Bank personnel about real estate evaluations.
Performing all functions in and outside the Bank’s appraisal management platform, such as preparing RFP’s, soliciting bids, communicating with lending teams, engaging and communicating with Appraisers, reviewing appraisals, reviewing reconsideration of value requests, and performing record keeping functions.
Preparing periodic regulatory reports for Audit and Compliance.
Preparing and presenting real estate and appraisal related reports to Management.
Remaining current on real estate appraisal regulations and related education.
Developing and maintaining business relationships with other appraisal professionals.
Managing and leading the other team members on the Appraisal Review team.
Engaging in continuous education and staff development.