What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Services Appraiser - Hybrid position at raSmith?
Description
Enhance your career at raSmith as a Real Estate Services Appraiser in our Transportation Services division and discover why we’re ranked #2 as a Top Workplace.
raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California.
Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity:
Real Estate Services Appraiser – Primary Responsibilities
- Perform real estate appraisals for transportation projects in compliance with WisDOT standards and federal regulations.
- Prepare detailed appraisal reports for property acquisitions related to municipal and WisDOT projects.
- Estimate acquisition costs and provide valuation support for project budgeting.
- Collaborate with negotiators and project managers to ensure accurate property valuations.
- Maintain knowledge of market trends and property valuation methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with the Uniform Act, NEPA, and eminent domain principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Real Estate Services Appraiser - Benefits:
raSmith has a strong history of maintaining a people-oriented culture that provides a great work-life balance and a highly competitive compensation and benefit package. We support and encourage professional development opportunities and provide career growth charts for our supervisors and employees.
Specific benefits include:
- Hybrid home/office-based environment
- Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Wellness programs for health insurance savings
- Identity Shield and LegalShield programs
- Life assistance programs
- Corporate wear reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
- Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
- Paid memberships to professional organizations
- Paid seminars and conferences
- A variety of mentoring and training programs
- Company picnics and seasonal events
- Social and team-building opportunities
- Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others
Requirements
Real Estate Services Appraiser – Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation real estate/right-of-way services with a focus on appraisal.
- Wisconsin Certified General Appraiser required.
- WisDOT-approved Appraiser preferred.
- Familiarity with the WisDOT Real Estate Program Manual.
- Strong understanding of real estate laws, eminent domain principles, Uniform Act, and NEPA.
- Ability to prepare clear, defensible appraisal reports and communicate findings effectively.
- Notary Public certification, or ability to obtain.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Applicable U.S.-based work experience.
We are proud to be an EOE/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disabled employer. Visit raSmith.com to explore some of our projects, check out testimonials from staff and clients, and learn more about what makes us stand out in our industry.