Review Appraiser

The primary function of this position is to provide timely and accurate real estate appraisal reviews of narrative right-of-way appraisals in support of both total and partial real property acquisition decisions. The appraisal reviewer is to determine if submitted appraisal reports adhere to and conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as well as appropriate federal state ADOT agency statutes regulations policies and position will handle confidential division information and will maintain a direct confidential working relationship with division administration and management.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Provides guidance and mentoring to appraisal staff and consultants. Oversees project estimates and in-house appraisals to ensure best practices. Collaborates with R/W administration to address concerns. Reviews appraisal packages for compliance with USPAP federal and state laws ADA requirements and ROW policies. Applies thorough research/review methods throughout the appraisal process.

Evaluates and resolves technical and complex appraisal issues with Project Team members consultants property owners developers attorneys and appraisers and ensures all project estimates are completed expediently and within standards.

Conducts special projects and studies as requested by management and assists the Attorney Generals Office with litigation support.

Knowledge of:
Uniform Standard Professional Appraisal Practices.
Appraisal standards regulations methods and best practices.
Federal and State eminent domain statues and codes.
Right of Way plans surveys and roadway design & construction methods concepts and practices.
ADOT and Right of Ways rules regulations policies procedures and best practices.
Acquisition standards methods and best practices.
Project management and coordination methods and best practices.
Problem solving methods techniques and best practices.
Legal terminology relating to property and ownership.
Training methods techniques and best practices.

Skill in/with:
Appraisals development analysis technical review and best practices.
Interpreting and analyzing complex property valuations.
Understanding and applying federal and state statutes regulations and policies.
Developing positive working relationships and teams.
Statistical data and engineering plans.
Applying math in computing appraisal costs.
Research organization and prioritization.
Project management and coordination methods.
Google workspace applications.
Written and oral communication.
Adjusting to changing priorities.
Training and Mentoring staff.
Technical writing.
Managing multiple projects/assignments concurrently.
Problem solving.

Ability to:
Apply required knowledge and skills to meet Department and Right of Way Group goals and schedules.
Speak publicly regarding Right of Way Appraisal and project management issues.
Serve as an expert witness regarding appraisals as required.

An Arizona Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active license in another state will be required to meet reciprocity requirements set forth by the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions and attain an Arizona CGRE License within 30 days of employment start date.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.