Right of Way Appraiser III

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

41d • $60,091 - $84,178

About The Position

This is professional services work involving the completion of right of way appraisals for the purpose of acquiring property for departmental purposes. Work requires a high degree of independent judgement and resourcefulness in making appraisals on complex properties of all types.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in a related field AND four(4) years experience involving real estate negotiations, property title work, surveying, estimating, appraisal, real estate brokerage, assessing, or evaluation -OR- an equivalent combination of training, experience, and education, providing a knowledge of real estate negotiations, property title work, surveying, estimating, appraisal, real estate brokerage, assessing, or evaluation -OR- two (2) years of experience at the level of Right of Way Appraiser II (or equivalent in the appraisal industry) -OR- a Certified General Residential Real Property Appraiser (or greater).
• Successful completion of the following Case Study Courses: Real Estate Appraisal Principles; Basic Valuation Procedures; Basic Income Capitalization; Advanced Income Capitalization; and Litigation Valuation -OR- equivalent of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
• May be required to obtain an International Right of Way Association Certification in one of the following disciplines: Appraisal Certified (R/W-AC), Negotiation/Acquisition Certified (R/W NAC or Relocation Assistance Certified (R/W-RAC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and approving condemnation and related complex and noncomplex appraisals in accordance with departmental and state/federal policies and procedures.
• Negotiations and relocation assignments.
• Represents Right of Way at public hearings, advising attendees of the right of way process, requirements of valuation and compensation, and property owner rights.
• Participates in developing recommendations for administrative settlements pertaining to right of way acquisitions to avoid litigation.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness - We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees