General Real Estate Appraiser

Position Overview

The General Real Estate Appraiser position with the Department of Transportation offers an exciting opportunity to apply real estate expertise in public service. The role evaluates residential properties, supports highway improvement projects, and provides an avenue for professional growth in property appraisal.

• Appraisal Oversight:
  Review appraisal reports, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Technical Guidance:
  Provide direction to staff and assist with complex valuation challenges.
• Contract Preparation:
  Prepare bid forms, open sealed bids, and award fee appraisal contracts.
• Right of Way:
  Manage excess right‑of‑way sales, including advertising, agreements, and auction activities.
• Legal Support:
  Assist attorneys and staff with preparation for hearings, trials, and property plan reviews.
• Staff Leadership:
  Assign work, evaluate performance, and guide training for appraisal personnel.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  Option to work from home part‑time, up to 5 days per pay period, subject to change.
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes) for new employees.
• Further communication regarding the position will be provided via email.

• Active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification.
• Active motor vehicle license.

• Meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; only information supporting eligibility submitted via application counts.
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Early compliance is required; failure to comply eliminates consideration.
• All materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. More information is available on the state website.

• 711 is available for hearing and speech disabilities.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request 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 it seeks 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.

• Completing the application and all supplemental questions serves as the exam for this position; no separate written exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information provided.
• Your score is valid only for this posting.
• Inaccurate or incomplete information may lower your score or result in disqualification.
• Only one application per posting is allowed.
• Results will be provided via email.