Appraiser III - temporary
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$24.385

Classification Salary Range:
$24.39 - $35.97

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005813 Appraiser III - temporary (Open)

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Job Description:
The Right of Way Division at the Nebraska Department of Transportation has a long-term temporary opportunity available for an Appraiser III.

Job Duties:
Appraisal Duties:
• Prepares more complex independent appraisals, which may have extensive damages or changes in highest and best use that require detailed analysis.
• Collects information and data from public records and market cost survey statistics for property appraisal purposes.
• Verifies market data/sales with buyers, sellers, brokers, bankers, appraisers, county assessors, and others knowledgeable in real estate practices and activities.
• Conducts property inspections including use of procedures such as measuring, taking photographs, determining uses, quality, and condition.
• Interviews with property owners, tenants, and business, governmental, and legal representatives to gain their perspectives on value of real estate, subject property characteristics, and possible alternatives.
• Utilizes computers, digital cameras, copiers/scanners, and other equipment to enter data, record conditions, and create documents and records.

Review Appraisal Duties:
• Reviews appraisals prepared by other agency staff or fee appraisers performing assigned work.
• Conducts field inspections of all appraisal properties and all comparable sales used by these appraisers.
• Determines if the appraiser used the proper appraisal techniques and practices.
• Determines if all damage items are addressed.
• Determines if market data in the appraisal supports and documents the appraiser's conclusions.
• Determines just compensation for offers to acquire property needed by the agency or projects.
• Testifies as an expert witness in condemnation hearings and in County or District Courts.
• Implements facets of the established training program for other appraisers; trains these appraisers.
• Conveys property owner concerns to appropriate agency officials and follows through to resolution.
• Independently pursues the required continuing education and additional coursework; studies reference material and texts to become familiar with interpretation of cost and land manuals, to maintain advanced appraisal credentials and to increase appraisal knowledge.
• Operates a vehicle under varying weather and roadway conditions to inspect real property, to monitor appraisal work, and to attend appraisal resolution discussions.
• Conducts personal property inventory and moving expense estimates for a full range of situations.
• Appraises and negotiates with property owners to acquire minimal takings.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in areas related to property such as real estate, property management, land appraisal or valuation, land condemnation, or in other areas such as business administration, engineering, agriculture, economics, or finance. Be credentialed as a Certified General or Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser OR be a Licensed Real Property Appraiser with 5 years of eminent domain appraisal experience.

Legal Requirements: Positions in this classification must meet the credential requirements found in the Real Property Appraiser Act and Title 298 of the Nebraska Administrative Code. The Certified General and Certified Residential Appraisal Credentials requires a Bachelor's degree; though a waiver may be granted for individuals appropriately credentialed before January 1, 2015. Special Note: Must complete continuing education as specified in the Real Property Appraiser Act and Title 298 of the Nebraska Administrative Code required to maintain his or her credential.

Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a Certified General Real Property Appraiser designation.

Other: Must possess valid driver's license or independent authorized transportation. Statewide travel may be required. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: real estate business practices, standards, and alternatives; general court proceedings; property appraisal, conveyance techniques and documents; and rules and guidelines set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP). Ability to: read and interpret narrative, visual, and numerical information including legal descriptions and condemnation actions, maps, and highway design plans. Skill in: using computers; operating vehicles; using reasoning and decision-making approaches; understanding, judging, and tactfully interacting with property owners, tenants, legal representatives, and others in stressful situations.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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