Chattel Evaluator
About The Position
The Chattel Evaluator provides credible chattel evaluations to internal and external clients in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and maintains sales data and valuation systems. The position supports appraisal needs in an assigned region and offers a hybrid work option of up to 50% remote, based out of Compeer Financial’s Sun Prairie, Wisconsin office. The evaluator applies approved valuation practices and procedures to produce credible, reliable, well-supported value conclusions; performs chattel appraisals and studies; and prepares concise valuation reports. The role inspects assets according to credit department guidelines and documents relevant asset characteristics. It also conducts market surveys and collects machinery and equipment sales information to support appraisals and asset valuation. Additional responsibilities include completing continuing education course design for chattel evaluation and training and mentoring Associate Chattel Evaluators.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
- Minimum 3 years of related chattel experience.
- Knowledge of current agricultural production technologies and trends in the hog, dairy, poultry, and related industries; corn, soybean, and specialty crop production; and related production equipment.
- Working knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
- Skill in using Microsoft technologies, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers and supervisor.
- Knowledge of client service principles and practices.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
- Skill in applying appraisal concepts.
- Skill in maintaining confidential information.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Responsibilities
- Apply approved chattel valuation practices and procedures to produce credible, reliable, and well-supported value conclusions.
- Perform chattel appraisals, chattel studies, and other duties supporting internal and external fee-client appraisal needs in the assigned region.
- Produce concise reports supporting asset valuations.
- Inspect assets in accordance with Compeer Financial credit department guidelines.
- Document pertinent characteristics of assets being valued to ensure they are accurately represented.
- Conduct market surveys and collect machinery and equipment sales information to support appraisals and asset valuation.
- Complete continuing education course design for chattel evaluation.
- Provide training and mentoring to Associate Chattel Evaluators.
- Maintain sales data and valuation systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Wellness program and employee assistance program (EAP)
- Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays
- Parental leave
- Paid volunteer time off
- 401(k) contribution of up to 9%, including a 3% fixed Compeer contribution and up to 6% match
- Flexible schedules, including additional flexibility in summer months
- Learning and development programs
- Mentorship programs
- Cross-functional committee opportunities
- Professional membership and certification reimbursement
- Variable compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
