Review Appraiser 2026-01833

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Review Appraiser to join their team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This role is responsible for reviewing and approving all appraisals and appraisal waivers for WYDOT’s Right-of-Way program, Local Public Agencies, and other state partners. The position ensures the accuracy of fair market value estimates, provides expert valuation and appraisal guidance to the Attorney General’s Office, and mentors trainees through the General Certification Process. Cheyenne offers access to outdoor activities and has no state income tax.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Appraisal with acquired knowledge at the level of an Appraiser Supervisor
Certified General Appraiser license required OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience in Appraisal with acquired knowledge at the level of an Appraiser Supervisor and a Certified General Appraiser license required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of subject matter related to farm loan and land management procedure and administration, including applicable rules, regulations, and State statutes.
Knowledge of mapping and spatial technologies.
Knowledge related to appraisals, deed documents, title work, credit analysis, foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings, loan servicing, and lending protocol.
Knowledge of Eminent Domain Law, Water Right Law, Real Estate Law, agricultural and business practices, reading engineering plans, mapping, zoning regulations, building codes, subdivision laws and regulations.
Knowledge of method, techniques, principles, and practices of real estate and property and mineral products appraisal.

Responsibilities

Reviews all appraisals and appraisal waivers to ensure sound logic, appropriate appraisal techniques, compliance with USPAP, and adherence to State and Federal eminent domain/condemnation appraisal requirements.
Plans, organizes, and supervises field reviews of appraisals to verify compliance with department guidelines and acceptable appraisal standards.
Prepares supporting documentation for appraisal reviews.
Advises and consults with acquisition agents on the legitimacy of landowner requests and appraisals that suggest higher payments than authorized.
Writes narrative review reports explaining why landowner appraisals, opinions, and requests are not acceptable or do not justify an increase in the authorized amount.
Authorizes payments exceeding the original appraisal if new data or errors are discovered, ensuring support from sound appraisal theory and techniques and meeting all guidelines.
Assists in training new appraisers and acquisition agents cross-training into appraisal and submitting waivers.
Assists the Project Manager in directing, supervising, and evaluating staff appraisers and hiring contract fee appraisers.
Completes Right-of-Way cost estimates for future projects.
Performs independent appraisals as needed.
Advises the Right-of-Way management team on valuation issues.