Appraiser 2026-02608

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) is seeking an Appraiser for its Field Services Division. OSLI manages approximately four million acres of Wyoming state trust land, held to generate revenue for public education and other designated beneficiaries. The Appraiser provides valuation, appraisal review, and consulting services for the acquisition, disposal, leasing, and permitting of state trust and institutional lands. The role also includes field inspections related to valuation and lease compliance for surface and subsurface leases and permits. The Appraiser assembles and analyzes market data and provides reports and recommendations to OSLI divisions and staff. This information supports recommendations to the State Board of Land Commissioners and the State Loan and Investment Board concerning management of trust assets and revenue. Work includes appraisals and reviews prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), rental and market value recommendations, field inspections, verbal reports, and expert testimony. The position is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The role involves extensive vehicle travel, work in rugged terrain, and occasional overnight travel. The successful applicant must complete continuing education needed to maintain state certification and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or 4–6 years of progressive appraisal work experience in lieu of the degree and experience combination listed.
0–3 years of progressive work experience, typically in appraisal, with knowledge at the level of an Appraiser; alternatively, 4–6 years of progressive appraisal work experience may substitute for education and experience requirements.
Complete continuing education courses necessary to maintain state certification.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of real estate appraisal principles and practices for multiple property rights, types, and interests, including easements and rights-of-way.
Knowledge and competent execution of USPAP Standards 1 and 2 for real property appraisals and Standard 3 for real property appraisal reviews.
Knowledge of State Engineer’s Office principles and practices related to municipal, industrial, and agricultural water rights and uses, including valuation and leasing.
Knowledge of Wyoming energy and mineral industries, including oil and gas, coal, coal bed methane, uranium, and other surface and subsurface mining, as they relate to valuation and leasing.
Knowledge of real estate lease management, administration, and bonding for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural surface and subsurface rights and interests.
Knowledge of soil and vegetation types, classifications, development limitations, and reclamation of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sites.
Knowledge of range management and farm and ranch management practices related to land valuation and leasing.
Knowledge of legal descriptions using rectangular surveys, metes and bounds, and mineral surveys, and the ability to read and interpret topographical maps and aerial photography.
Skill using computer applications including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, AgWare, ArcGIS, and Adobe Acrobat to develop reports, evaluations, and leasing recommendations and review appraisals.
Mathematical skills applied to valuation and leasing of surface and subsurface property rights and interests.
Technical writing and editing skills for reporting valuation and leasing of real property rights and interests.
Ability to prioritize work quickly, meet deadlines, and maintain quality.
Ability to operate 4WD vehicles in remote or isolated locations, ATVs on rugged terrain, portable handheld GPS units, digital cameras, and imaging systems.
Ability to traverse open, rugged, or steep terrain on foot and occasionally perform arduous physical activity.

Nice To Haves

Certified General Appraiser Permit; preference may be given to candidates who hold one.

Responsibilities

Assemble and analyze market data and prepare appraisals and appraisal reviews for multiple types of land offered as loan security through OSLI’s Grants and Loans section, in conformity with USPAP.
Prepare written rental recommendations for special use leases that comply with state statutes and agency rules and regulations.
Inspect, photograph, map, and confirm sales; analyze market data using the Cost, Income, and/or Sales Comparison Approaches to develop supportable opinions of market value for land sale, exchange, and acquisition programs.
Prepare written appraisal reviews to assess USPAP conformity and the reasonableness of value determinations for land acquisition and disposal.
Complete reviews of in-agency appraisals, contract appraisals, and appraisals contracted by other state agencies.
Prepare written market value recommendations for easements and rights-of-way in compliance with state statutes and agency rules and regulations.
Conduct field inspections and communicate OSLI, Board of Land Commissioners, and State Loan and Investment Board policies, procedures, and practices to individuals or groups.
Provide verbal reports as requested by OSLI management.
Act as an expert witness in courts of law.
Collaborate on special projects with other state and federal agencies.
Carry out other duties as assigned.