General Real Estate Appraiser

THE POSITION

Are you skilled in property appraisals, such as evaluating the worth of residential, land, agricultural, industrial, commercial, and special purpose properties? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has an excellent opportunity for you within District 10. We are seeking a General Real Estate Appraiser for right‑of‑way acquisition related to highway and bridge improvements. This role involves ensuring that appraisals accurately reflect fair market value or other relevant valuations, provide just compensation for damages, and are completed promptly to align with letting schedules.

If you wish to significantly contribute to the development of transportation infrastructure, we invite you to apply today!

As a General Real Estate Appraiser, you will play a key role in identifying the appropriate methods for assessing property values. Your responsibilities will include uncovering any concealed issues or omissions not reflected in the plans and reporting minor plan modifications to the supervisor. If a claimant is involved, these changes will be processed through the Right‑of‑Way office program, while more significant concerns that could impact deadlines will require a formal response.

You may also be required to attend and testify at Board of View Hearings or court trials regarding appraisals and estimates of damages.

In addition, you will provide technical guidance to other project team members regarding the preparation of appraisals and assist district review appraisers to assure conformance with state and federal policies, procedures, and requirements. You will conduct preliminary field investigations and estimates, coordinate appraisal activities with other right‑of‑way functions, provide information pertaining to departmental requirements, appraise individual properties, and prepare correspondence pertaining to any appraising activity.

It is essential to provide prompt and accurate customer service relative to property owners' questions or complaints and inform property owners of their rights and Commonwealth obligations.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification.
• All positions require 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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…