Certified Real Estate Appraiser

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Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Prepares real estate appraisals, appraisal reviews, market analysis, disposition analysis, land value estimates, and other work to support Salt River Project's real property initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Prepares state-certified appraisals for real estate sales, leases, as well as for the acquisition of easements, rights-of-way, and land.
• Follows current USPAP Guidelines for all appraisals, appraisal reviews, and other services.
• Interfaces with legal counsel to support litigation for condemnations and provides expert court testimony.
• Reviews appraisals prepared by independent appraisers and submitted by agencies.
• Analyzes complex engineering and land use plans and title reports.
• Experience with Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Approaches to value. Applies cost estimation and depreciation programs within the cost approach, direct and yield capitalization methods, and discounted cash flow methodologies.
• Represents SRP at hearings before city councils, zoning commissions, and other state or federal governmental bodies.
• Analyzes pending local, state and federal legislation pertaining to real estate or appraisal practices.
• Manages retention programs for all appraisal documents according to SRP guidelines and as well as adheres to USPAP record keeping rules.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Must have current Arizona State certification as Arizona certified general real estate appraiser.
• Ten years of appraisal experience preferred.
• Additional coursework and designations from Appraisal Institute - MAI; ASA - American Society of Appraisers;
  International Right of Way Association - SR/WA;
  American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers - ARA;
  Certified Commercial Investment Manager - CCIM and/or other allied associations are preferred.
• Actively involved in local real estate appraisal and real estate associations.

Experience

A minimum of three years of related experience is required (if no degree, seven years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling seven years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient…