GLO - Appraiser V (Senior Appraiser Specialist) (00054712)

Organization: GENERAL LAND OFFICE Primary Location: Texas

Job: Business and Financial Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time State Job Code: 2067 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 25 Salary (Pay Basis): 7,500.00 - 8,333.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Dec 9, 2025, 7:30:40 AM Closing Date: Dec 23, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Description

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Appraiser within the Appraisal Services Department of the agency.

The Senior Appraiser Specialist performs highly advanced (senior-level) appraisal work. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Employees at this level may be considered technical experts in the field and may: Implement new policies and procedures for appraisal processes. Analyze, develop, and implement schedules used to estimate market value. Analyze, develop, and apply adjustments to reflect changes in market value over time.

Our Mission:

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

Lead and support specialized appraisal assignments including the Fair Valuation Project and Insurance Project. Contribute to the development and implementation of methodologies for complex or non-standard property types. Provide strategic input on project planning and execution, ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards and applicable appraisal guidelines. Serve as backup for VLB Land appraisals as workload demands arise.
Maintain State Certification and increase professional skills through advanced appraisal training in a professional appraisal organization that is recognized by the Appraisal Foundation for continuing professional and personal mandatory training as promulgated by the General Land Office.
Adhere to agency policies for travel, timekeeping, and expense reporting. Travel as needed for appraisal coordination and fieldwork.

Serve as backup during staff shortages and support related program areas (e.g., due diligence, easement verification, timber theft investigations).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a degree in finance, real estate, or agricultural economics, or closely related field.
Certified General Appraiser license in good standing.
At least ten (10) years of experience in the real estate appraisal industry.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience appraising state-owned or government-managed properties
Familiarity with appraisal processes related to public land, insurance valuation, or special project assignments
Experience with vacant land and farm & ranch valuation.
Member of the Appraisal Institute or American Society of Farm Management and Rural Appraisers

Compensation and Benefits:

Free Parking.
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.
Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Land Surveying, Appraising, and Utilities

How to Apply:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply.com or in the CAPPS Career Section.
You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Glo - Appraiser V (Senior Appraiser Specialist)

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