APPRAISER/REVIEWER (REALTY SPECIALIST III)

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for recommending and developing the compensation to be offered for property rights acquired by or relinquished by the Department of Transportation, District 2 and the recommending of compensation to be paid for right-of-way to be acquired by the various local agencies within the district, as well as performing in related activities as may be assigned by the district Land Acquisition Manager.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related fields PLUS two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof, OR three years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combinationthereof.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires district-wide travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college including coursework in engineering, business, prelaw, real estate, economics or related fields.
State Certified General Appraiser or State Certified Residential Appraiser.
Extensive knowledge of real estate appraising process, negotiations and condemnation process, property management and relocation principles.
Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws concerning land acquisition as well as departmental Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures Manual.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; exercise sound judgment; and read and interpret reports, maps, plans, plats, legal descriptions, appraisals and title abstracts.
Ability to establish and maintain effectual working relations with property owners, attorneys, and government officials.

Responsibilities

Prepares adequate, timely, and fair valuations that follow state and federal valuation policies and procedures.
Assists the Appraisal Manager in reviewing appraisals.
Provides accurate cost studies pertaining to land value on various highway alignments to the Bureau of Program Development.
Completes all documentation and required reports/reviews in order to meet construction schedules.
Prepares, compiles, and maintains appraisal data.
Prepares valuations of land for acquisition or sale of excess right-of-way (ROW).
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources