Appraiser​/Reviewer (Realty Specialist III) at State of Illinois Dixon, IL

Position Overview

Position Title:

Realty Specialist III

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary: $5,055 – $8,800 monthly

• Prepare adequate, timely, and fair valuations that follow state and federal valuation policies and procedures.
• Assist the Appraisal Manager in reviewing appraisals.
• Provide accurate cost studies pertaining to land value on various highway alignments to the Bureau of Program Development.
• Complete all documentation and required reports/reviews in order to meet construction schedules.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain appraisal data.
• Prepare valuations of land for acquisition or sale of excess right-of-way (ROW).
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Perform all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related fields plus two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof, or three years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof.

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college including coursework in engineering, business, prelaw, real estate, economics or related fields.
• State Certified General Appraiser or State Certified Residential Appraiser.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate appraising process, negotiations and condemnation process, property management and relocation principles.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws concerning land acquisition as well as departmental Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, exercise sound judgment, and read and interpret reports, maps, plans, plats, legal descriptions, appraisals and title abstracts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with property owners, attorneys, and government officials.

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (12 weeks)
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Paid Sick Days (12 days annually)
• Paid Vacation Days (10 days first year, up to 25 days annually)
• Paid Personal Days (3 days annually)
• Paid Holidays (13-14 days annually based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• Work schedule:
  
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)

• Valid driver's license.
• Districtwide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.