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SENIOR APPRAISER - 55000987

Florida Department of Financial Services, Tallahassee, FL, United States


Agency: Department of Transportation

Requisition No:872729

Working Title: SENIOR APPRAISER - 55000987

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 training for the Right of Way Training Program and Continuing Education for existing staff and consultant appraisers.

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.

Successful Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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.

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 (6) years of relevant professional or technical experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Post‑secondary education can substitute for the required experience one year‑to‑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 Social Security Number must be provided for 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.

EEO Statements Florida Department of Transportation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center in advance. The state of Florida is an EEO employer.

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. Veterans must attach supporting documentation with each submission, including DD Form 214 Member Copy #4, as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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