Real Estate Appraiser Job at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, New York, NY

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • New York, NY

Job Description

THE POSITION The Real Estate Appraiser position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on communities across the Commonwealth. This role supports transportation projects by assessing properties with care and accuracy. You will help ensure that public improvements move forward smoothly while supporting property owners with fairness. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed work and values public service. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role supports highway improvement projects by researching property details, conducting site visits, and developing fair and accurate appraisals. It ensures that land acquisitions meet legal standards and reflect true market conditions. As a Real Estate Appraiser, you will perform the following duties: Property Research: Investigate ownership records, easements, covenants, and deed descriptions to understand all relevant details Site Evaluation: Visit affected properties and collect information relating to market value, depreciation, liens, judgments, and property features Valuation Methods: Apply appropriate appraisal methods to establish accurate property values Damage Assessment: Assist with preparing damage estimates and support project staff through appraisal reviews and analyses Market Analysis: Develop market value estimates by reviewing comparable sales, zoning restrictions, market trends, and environmental factors Stakeholder Support: Provide clear information to property owners, legal staff, municipal officials, and claim settlement agents 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008.00 (before taxes). 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 possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser certification. This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license. 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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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 date. The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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