Real Estate Appraiser

The Position

Are you a driven and confident individual who takes initiative to complete tasks effectively? This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for real estate and a desire for success. In this position, you will utilize your expertise in appraising residential land and properties with one to four dwelling units for right-of-way acquisitions necessary for highway enhancements. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that appraisals reflect fair market value and provide just compensation for any damages, all while meeting strict deadlines. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional communication and negotiation skills, we would love to hear from you!

Description of Work

In this position, you will investigate courthouse records to identify ownership types, easements, and other recorded covenants, while also interpreting deed descriptions. You will assess the property in question and interview the owner to gather essential information that ensures the appraisal accurately reflects all relevant details, including fair market value, depreciation, liens, judgments, gas and mineral rights, and any damages. You will determine the best methods to establish values for the affected properties. Additionally, you will catalog properties, noting all improvements made by the owner since the initial purchase, and gather further information to support completed appraisal reports, supplemental housing evaluations, and retention needed, you will review and update previous appraisals to align with the date of the Declaration of Taking before the Board of View Hearing or Court Trial. You will also attend and provide testimony at Board of View Hearings or Court Trials regarding the appraisal and damage estimates, supplying claim settlement agents with the necessary information to address issues related to final appraisals or supplemental payments.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Oil City.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• This position requires the possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser certification.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position must obtain an active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification within 2 years of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103. provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.