Chief Real Estate Appraiser

NOTE:

THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 27, 2026 TO JUNE 9, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

As a Chief Real Estate Appraiser for the Department of Transportation, you take on a leadership role that helps move vital transportation projects forward. This position offers the opportunity to solve challenging property issues and guide staff in producing accurate and timely appraisals. You will work closely with experts across the agency to support safe and efficient project development. It is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys responsibility and positive impact!

This position focuses on leading appraisal activities to support transportation projects and ensure consistency with state and federal standards. The work involves guiding staff, reviewing complex appraisals, and coordinating property-related actions for the District. As a Chief Real Estate Appraiser, you will perform the following duties:

• Appraisal Oversight: Assign appraisal tasks and provide guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Technical Support: Assist staff with complex appraisal issues and complete damage valuations when needed
• Report Review: Analyze appraisal reports for adherence to standards and prepare required submissions
• Contract Management: Prepare bid documents, open bids, and award contracts for fee appraiser work
• Property Transactions: Manage excess right-of-way sales including advertising, agreements, and public requests
• Staff Leadership: Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates and provide coaching and training

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• 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.

• One year as a General Real Estate Appraiser (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional real estate appraisal experience which includes one year appraising all types of real property.

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser certification.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations 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 we seek 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, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
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