Sr. Commercial Review Appraiser

Mechanics Bank • Walnut Creek, CA

1d • $95,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Mechanics Bank is currently hiring a Sr. Commercial Review Appraiser to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long-term relationships and working together in person. The Sr. Commercial Review Appraiser will manage internal and third party commercial appraisal assignments. Review appraisal reports to ensure compliance with regulatory and bank requirements, as well as standard appraisal methodology. What you will do: Review commercial appraisal reports to ensure compliance with regulatory and bank requirements as well as standard appraisal methodology. Prepare technical or administrative appraisal review documents (per policy) per USPAP Standards 1 through 3. Manage commercial appraisal assignments from receipt of assignment of appraisal request through completion of internal review. Input accurate data/metrics and maintain appraisal review job files on all department systems (i.e. RIMS, Global DMS eTrac, etc.) of assigned jobs. Attend continuing education appraisal courses as needed to ensure compliance with state license and professional designation (if applicable) requirements and to continue to expand appraisal technical and market knowledge. Assist appraisal department with annual review of fee appraisers to ensure adequate and consistent competency, quality and service levels. Who you are: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum 5 years of related appraisal experience is required. Completion of Appraisal Institute advanced commercial and review courses preferred. Advanced understanding of all facets of valuation of real estate required. Active General Certified License (AG) in the state of residence is required. MAI and/or AI-GRS designations preferred. Valid Driver’s License required or available transportation. Advanced knowledge of standard valuation methodology for all types of real estate, primarily commercial sector. Complete understanding of regulatory appraisal requirements (i.e. USPAP, Interagency Guidelines) as well as bank policies and procedures. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), DCF software (i.e. Argus) and other operational software as required. Possess excellent research skills and proficiency with researching sales and market data. Possess excellent verbal and writing skills. Possess effective time management and organizational skills. High level of accuracy and great attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment. Exhibit high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Able to work effectively without direct supervision. ADA Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related appraisal experience is required.
• Advanced understanding of all facets of valuation of real estate required.
• Active General Certified License (AG) in the state of residence is required.
• Valid Driver’s License required or available transportation.
• Advanced knowledge of standard valuation methodology for all types of real estate, primarily commercial sector.
• Complete understanding of regulatory appraisal requirements (i.e. USPAP, Interagency Guidelines) as well as bank policies and procedures.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), DCF software (i.e. Argus) and other operational software as required.
• Possess excellent research skills and proficiency with researching sales and market data.
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Possess effective time management and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy and great attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Exhibit high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Able to work effectively without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Completion of Appraisal Institute advanced commercial and review courses preferred.
• MAI and/or AI-GRS designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial appraisal reports to ensure compliance with regulatory and bank requirements as well as standard appraisal methodology.
• Prepare technical or administrative appraisal review documents (per policy) per USPAP Standards 1 through 3.
• Manage commercial appraisal assignments from receipt of assignment of appraisal request through completion of internal review.
• Input accurate data/metrics and maintain appraisal review job files on all department systems (i.e. RIMS, Global DMS eTrac, etc.) of assigned jobs.
• Attend continuing education appraisal courses as needed to ensure compliance with state license and professional designation (if applicable) requirements and to continue to expand appraisal technical and market knowledge.
• Assist appraisal department with annual review of fee appraisers to ensure adequate and consistent competency, quality and service levels.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees