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Florida Department of Financial Services

SENIOR APPRAISER - 55000995

Florida Department of Financial Services, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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Requisition No: 864352

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR APPRAISER - 55000995

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

976 / Office of Right of Way

Anticipated Vacancy / Open Competitive

Career Service

Contact Phone Number: 850-414-4560

Hiring Salary Range: $3,000.00 - $3,244.58 / biweekly

Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do Senior Appraiser, Engineering & Operations, Office of Right of Way, Appraisal Section

This position supports the agency’s mission by performing quality reviews of eminent domain real estate appraisal reports for quality assurance purposes. This role also involves completing appraisal reports for internal use. Responsibilities include reviewing real estate appraisal reports, evaluating right-of-way cost estimates, performing quality assurance reviews of District Right of Way valuations, and leading Cost Estimate and Appraisal trainings for the Right of Way Training Program and Continuing Education for existing staff and consultant appraisers.

The Difference You Will Make Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer‑based training and instructor‑led courses.

Where You Will Work Engineering & Operations, Office of Right of Way, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450

Annual Salary Range $78,000.00 - $84,359.60

Your Specific Responsibilities

Assist with development and implementation of laws, rules, policies and procedures, user manuals and guidance documents pertaining to Appraisal, Appraisal Review and Cost Estimating.

Assist in directing and participating in the development and presentation of training for the Right of Way Training Program and other training opportunities as appropriate.

Monitor valuation services reports.

Provide technical assistance to stakeholders.

Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, legal proceedings, or testimonies to provide expert advice or counsel to participants.

Assist in directing the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance Program.

Ensure that Districts quality control systems are in place and working effectively.

Knowledge of

Department policies and procedures, state laws, federal rules and regulations relative to appraisal.

Skills in

In developing, planning, and participating in the Quality Assurance program for appraisal.

Using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to

Assist in development of training plans and administer training relative to appraisal, appraisal review and cost estimating for the Right of Way Training Program and other training opportunities as appropriate.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Work productively and professionally with others to accomplish goals.

Analyze and interpret data.

Research and solve problems.

Other Job-Related Requirements

This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Post‑secondary education can substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Benefits

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

Dental, vision, and supplemental insurances

State of Florida retirement package

10 paid holidays a year

Generous vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for public college courses

Special Requirements You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available upon request. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Disability Statement The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities affirmative action plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414‑5300 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Drug-Free Workplace The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Contact Information If you require a reasonable accommodation, please notify the hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735). For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

State Personnel System The State Personnel System is an E‑Verify employer.

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