Right of Way Appraiser II

Augusta, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 51688 - 72467

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you are a current State of Maine employee you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM contact your local Human Resources representative for application information.

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $51688.00 - $72467.20 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Property Office

Opening Date: January 13 2026

Closing Date: January 28 2026

Job Description:

This is professional services work involving the completion of right of way appraisals for the purpose of acquiring property for departmental purposes. Positions at this level perform less complicated appraisal assignments generally involving single family properties strips of land or easements. Responsibilities may include negotiation and relocation assignments.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

ABachelorsDegreein a related field AND two (2)years experienceinvolving real estate negotiations property title work surveying estimating appraisal real estate brokerage assessing or evaluation OR an equivalent combination of training experience and education providing a knowledge of real estate negotiations property title work surveying estimating appraisal real estate brokerage or evaluation. OR two (2) years of experience at the level of Right of Way Appraiser I (or equivalent in the appraisal industry)ORaCertified General Real Property Appraiser (or greater).

Necessary Special Requirement:Successful completion of the following Case Study Courses:Real Estate Appraisal Principles; Basic Valuation Procedures; Basic Income Capitalization; Advanced Income Capitalization; and Litigation Valuation -OR- equivalent of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

Licensing/Registration/CertificationRequirements:(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Candidates may be required to obtain an International Right of Way Association Certification in one of the following disciplines: Appraisal Certified (R/W-AC) Negotiation/Acquisition Certified (R/W-NAC) or Relocation Assistance Certified (R/W-RAC) or equivalent.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.

If have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at

Why join our team

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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If you are a current State of Maine employee you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM contact your local Human Resources representative for appli...