Senior Appraiser

Position: SENIOR APPRAISER - 55000995
Location: Tallahassee

Requisition No: 864352

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

SENIOR APPRAISER -

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

976 / Office of Right of Way

Anticipated Vacancy / Open Competitive

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Hiring Salary Range: $3,000.00 - $3,244.58 / biweekly

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do

Senior Appraiser, Engineering & Operations, Office of Right of Way, Appraisal Section

This position supports the agency’s mission by performing quality reviews of eminent domain real estate appraisal reports for quality assurance purposes. This role also involves completing appraisal reports for internal use. Responsibilities include reviewing real estate appraisal reports, evaluating right-of-way cost estimates, performing quality assurance reviews of District Right of Way valuations, and leading Cost Estimate and Appraisal trainings for the Right of Way Training Program and Continuing Education for existing staff and consultant appraisers.

The

Difference You Will Make

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC:
Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer‑based training and instructor‑led courses.

Where You Will Work

Engineering & Operations, Office of Right of Way, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL

Annual Salary Range

$78,000.00 - $84,359.60

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of laws, rules, policies and procedures, user manuals and guidance documents pertaining to Appraisal, Appraisal Review and Cost Estimating.
• Assist in directing and participating in the development and presentation of training for the Right of Way Training Program and other training opportunities as appropriate.
• Monitor valuation services reports.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, legal proceedings, or testimonies to provide expert advice or counsel to participants.
• Assist in directing the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensure that Districts quality control systems are in place and working effectively.

Knowledge of

• Department policies and procedures, state laws, federal rules and regulations relative to appraisal.

Skills in

• In developing, planning, and participating in the Quality Assurance program for appraisal.
• Using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to

• Assist in development of training plans and administer training relative to appraisal, appraisal review and cost estimating for the Right of Way Training Program and other training opportunities as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work productively and professionally with others to accomplish goals.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Research and solve problems.

Other Job-Related Requirements

• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Post‑secondary education can substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition…