Appraiser III

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an opportunity for an Appraiser III at our Lincoln location, appraising a wide variety of properties. NDOT appraisers work mostly in the office but get to travel statewide. Classwork is required to obtain/keep an appraisal license and is paid for by the State. We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • State-matched retirement contribution of 156% • 13 paid holidays • Generous leave accruals that begin immediately • Military leave • Tuition reimbursement program • Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations • Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship • Employee Assistance Program • Fun, inviting teammates If unable to fill at the Appraiser III level, NDOT will consider applicants at the Appraiser II, and Appraiser I level. Pay range for Appraiser III-level: $25.433 - $37.491 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. Pay range for Appraiser II-level: $23.661 - $34.879 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. Pay range for Appraiser I-level: $20.474 - $30.181 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in areas related to property such as real estate, property management, land appraisal or valuation, land condemnation, or in other areas such as business administration, engineering, agriculture, economics, or finance.
Be credentialed as a Certified General or Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser OR be a Licensed Real Property Appraiser with 5 years of eminent domain appraisal experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license or independent authorized transportation.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge of: real estate business practices, standards, and alternatives; general court proceedings; property appraisal, negotiation, and conveyance techniques and documents; agency policies, documents, and standard appraisal and negotiation techniques; rules and guidelines set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (US PAP), the Uniform Act, and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations; conventional and agency specific computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, and internet communications and databases.
Skill in: using computers; operating vehicles; using reasoning and decision-making approaches; understanding, judging, and tactfully interacting with property owners, tenants, legal representatives, and others in stressful situations.
Ability to: read and interpret narrative, visual, and numerical information including legal descriptions and condemnation actions, maps, and highway design plans; mentor other appraisers or serve as a lead worker; communicate with coworkers, land owners and tenants, lawyers and courtroom staff, and others in person and via telephone, electronic means, and correspondence; train others in appraisal practices and procedures; use equipment including cameras, financial calculators, and copiers/scanners; identify property interests and property improvements, and alternative settlement options.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Certified General Real Property Appraiser designation.

Responsibilities

Prepares more complex independent appraisals, which may have extensive damages or changes in highest and best use that require detailed analysis.
Collects information and data from public records and market cost survey statistics for property appraisal purposes.
Verifies market data/sales with buyers, sellers, brokers, bankers, appraisers, county assessors, and others knowledgeable in real estate practices and activities.
Conducts property inspections including use of procedures such as measuring, taking photographs, determining uses, quality, and condition.
Interviews with property owners, tenants, and business, governmental, and legal representatives to gain their perspectives on value of real estate, subject property characteristics, and possible alternatives.
Utilizes computers, digital cameras, copiers/scanners, and other equipment to enter data, record conditions, and create documents and records.
Reviews appraisals prepared by other agency staff or fee appraisers performing assigned work.
Conducts field inspections of all appraisal properties and all comparable sales used by these appraisers.
Determines if the appraiser used the proper appraisal techniques and practices.
Determines if all damage items are addressed.
Determines if market data in the appraisal supports and documents the appraiser's conclusions.
Determines just compensation for offers to acquire property needed by the agency or projects.
Testifies as an expert witness in condemnation hearings and in County or District Courts.
Implements facets of the established training program for other appraisers; trains these appraisers.
Conveys property owner concerns to appropriate agency officials and follows through to resolution.
Independently pursues the required continuing education and additional coursework; studies reference material and texts to become familiar with interpretation of cost and land manuals, to maintain advanced appraisal credentials and to increase appraisal knowledge.
Operates a vehicle under varying weather and roadway conditions to inspect real property, to monitor appraisal work, and to attend appraisal resolution discussions.
Conducts personal property inventory and moving expense estimates for a full range of situations.
Appraises and negotiates with property owners to acquire minimal takings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates