What are the responsibilities and job description for the Review Appraiser position at Arizona Department of Transportation?
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)
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Job Summary:
The primary function of this position is to provide timely and accurate real estate appraisal reviews of narrative right-of-way appraisals in support of both total and partial real property acquisition decisions. The appraisal reviewer is to determine if submitted appraisal reports adhere to and conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as well as appropriate federal, state, ADOT agency statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.This position will handle confidential division information and will maintain a direct confidential working relationship with division administration and management.
Job Duties:
Provides guidance and mentoring to appraisal staff and consultants. Oversees project estimates and in-house appraisals to ensure best practices. Collaborates with R/W administration to address concerns. Reviews appraisal packages for compliance with USPAP, federal and state laws, ADA requirements, and ROW policies. Applies thorough research/review methods throughout the appraisal process.
Evaluates and resolves technical and complex appraisal issues with Project Team members, consultants, property owners, developers, attorneys, and appraisers, and ensures all project estimates are completed expediently and within standards.
Conducts special projects and studies as requested by management and assists the Attorney General's Office with litigation support.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
An Arizona Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active license in another state will be required to meet reciprocity requirements set forth by the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions and attain an Arizona CGRE License within 30 days of employment start date.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
- Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Sick days at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- Great Work Life Balance!