Senior Appraiser PAS5 In-Training
Senior Appraiser PAS5 In-Training
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$ 58380 - 91068
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About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an awardwinning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking to fill a Property & Acquisition Specialist vacancy located in Wenatchee WA. This position will serve as a Senior Appraiser in the North Central Region Property Asset Office. In this role you will be responsible for appraising real property and/or property rights in support of acquiring those rights for transportation purposes and providing appraisals and property valuations when selling or leasing WSDOT owned properties or property rights. Other duties include preparing valuations for Access breaks onto limited access highways estimates to help determine transportation project feasibility estimates to create work orders for right of way project funding and valuation analysis support to project engineering offices. Our top candidate will also manage appraisal consultant contracts.
What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role you will:
- Handle daily appraisal matters including planning scheduling and implementing of appraisal workload to ensure timely completion of all acquisition disposal and lease appraisals Administrative Offer Summaries and Value Memos.
- Complete project reconnaissance appraisal cost estimates and project funding estimates.
- Define tasks for assignment of parcels to fee appraiser.
- Solicit appraisal bids negotiate draft award and monitor personal service contracts.
- Examine appraisal to assure compliance.
- Coordinate with State Review Appraisers.
- Prepare narrative real estate appraisal reports.
- Prepare Administrative Offer Summaries (AOS).
Qualifications
This is a Property & Acquisition Specialist 5 PAS5 position. However the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level PAS4 orPAS3 depending on qualifications providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal intraining plan.
To be considered at the PAS 3 level at least one 1 of the following are required:
- An associate degree in a relevant field and two 2 years of real estate appraisal experience. OR
- Three 3 years of real estate appraisal experience. OR
- Two 2 years as a PAS3 or equivalent experience in a position having substantially the same duties and level of responsibility as this position(State of Washington Class Specification Office of Financial Management) involving eminent domain appraisal work.
To be considered at the PAS 4 level at least one 1 of the following are required:
- An associates degree in a relevant field and three 3 years of real estate appraisal experience. OR
- Five 5 years real estate appraisal experience. OR
- Three 3 years as a PAS3 or equivalent experience in a position having substantially the same duties and level of responsibility as this position(State of Washington Class Specification Office of Financial Management) involving eminent domain appraisal work.
To beconsidered at the PAS5 level at least one 1 of the following are required:
- A bachelors degree andtwo 2 years of real estate appraisal experience. OR
- An associates degree and four 4 years real estate appraisal experience. OR
- Six 6 years of real estate appraisal experience. OR
- One 1 year as a PAS4 or equivalent experience in a position having substantially the same duties and level of responsibility as this position(State of Washington Class Specification Office of Financial Management) involving eminent domain appraisal work. OR
- Two 2 years as a PAS3 or equivalent experience in a position having substantially the same duties and level of responsibility as this position(State of Washington Class Specification Office of Financial Management) involving eminent domain appraisal work
- Ability to obtain Washington State Notary Public status within three 3 months of hire.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Washington State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser or equivalent from another state.
- Two 2 years of eminent domain appraisal experience.
- Experience in WSDOT real property disposal and/or leasing.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 as amended.
- Knowledge and understanding of Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- Some travel is required and is usually local or regional to meet with property owners or to inspect state property or to meet with other government agencies. Overnight travel to other Regions and Headquarters is occasionally required.
- This is a Property & Acquisition Specialist 5 PAS5 position. However the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level PAS4 orPAS3 depending on qualifications providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal intraining plan. The salary range for each level are:
- PAS3: $58380 $78468 Annually
- PAS4: $62892 $84516 Annually
- PAS5: $67716 $91068 Annually
- In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For unionrepresented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found inChapter 35728 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the EVerify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit
Why WSDOT
- WorkLife Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle. As such there are a number of flexible schedule options available including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays fulltime employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- PlanFor Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum three 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and jobrelated competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format maycontact the listed Recruiter.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
