Tdot Senior Row Appraiser

TDOT SENIOR ROW APPRAISER -

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Job Information

• Opening Date/Time: 12/30/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
• Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
• Salary (Monthly): $6,544.00 - $8,454.00
• Salary (Annually): $78,528.00 - $
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Jackson, TN
• Department:
  Transportation
• Position Location:
  
  Department of Transportation, Madison County (Right of Way & Utilities Division – Region 4 – Preconstruction Section)

Qualifications

• Active Certified General Appraiser License issued by Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission.
• Two years of professional experience performing review appraisals and general real property appraisal work.
• Class D driver's license valid in the State of Tennessee.

Overview

Appraisals are primarily requested, performed, completed and received by TDOT for use on funded transportation projects. The role involves establishing fair market value of properties acquired for highway projects and surplus properties to be sold. The Senior ROW Appraiser performs appraisal reviews and, on occasion, appraisals of property acquired by the State for projects of greater value and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Performs appraisal reviews and preliminary cost estimates.
• Manages and documents appraisal records.
• Conducts property appraisals and valuation analysis.
• Acts as an expert witness in hearings and depositions.
• Serves as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and departmental guidelines.
• Oversees and evaluates consultant appraisers.
• Provides project support and communication.
• Trains and mentors staff.

Competencies

• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns

Knowledges

• Contract Management
• Government Economy and Cost Savings
• Uniform Act (PL 91-646)
• Project Delivery Concepts
• Design Plans

Skills

• Solving Complex Appraisal Problems
• Financial and Advanced Mathematics
• Writing Complex Technical Reports
• Applying Transportation Engineering Principles
• Interpreting Design Plans

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Comprehending Access Management Rules

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Office and Mobile Phone
• Calculator
• Vehicle
• Digital Camera