Job Description

Appraiser Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is hiring an Appraiser in Cheyenne, Wyoming! Step into a pivotal role where your expertise helps balance the rights of individual landowners with the mission of delivering a safe, efficient transportation system for the traveling public. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital part in shaping the future of Wyoming's infrastructure while protecting the interests of communities across the state.

We're seeking a seasoned professional with training and experience in one or more real estate disciplinessuch as appraisal services, acquisition, property management, relocation, or title workwho's ready to make a meaningful impact. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving the public, we'd love to meet you.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old West's history. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax. This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Relocation Assistance

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

Essential Functions:

• Appraises real estate for highway right-of-way and related purposes at a medium level of complexity
• Prepares and submits written valuation reports on projects that require applying theory and techniques of the Direct Sales Comparison, Cost and Income Approaches to value
• Research areas in the State of Wyoming for real estate market data, such as comparable sales, rents, property leases, subdivision analysis, capitalization rates, absorption rates, comparable rents, development costs and any other data needed in completing the appraisal
• Gathers subject property data, compiles comparable property data including sales, listings, offerings, vacancies, cost and depreciation, income and expenses, capitalization rates, etc.
• Inspects subject properties and compatibles visually with various land uses to determine how the elements of comparison affect the overall valuation of the properties
• Applies proper appraisal valuation techniques, particularly in respect to condemnation work, which entails knowledge of the rules, regulations and laws governing land transactions, Code of Federal Regulations, FHWA, FAA, FRA, water rights law, land surveying, eminent domain law, real estate laws, agriculture and business practices, and irrigation
• Ensures compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and federal and state appraisal guidelines
• Contact real estate professionals for information regarding local trends, including appreciation and depreciation
• Serves as the first contact with Landowners and may work with them to constructively solve problems, and anticipate and diffuse any potential issues before the acquisition phase of the project
• Acquires Right of Way for highway and related purposes at a medium level of complexity under the general supervision of a skilled Right of Way Professional
• Contacts project landowners as well as other Right of Way team members, in the field or in office reviews, to explain highway construction plans, acquisitions, value estimates, possible damages, and unique issues with projects
• Develops contractual agreements for the acquisition of permanent and temporary takings of the landowner's property
• Interprets legal real property conveyances and agreements
• Interprets engineering plans, zoning districts, building codes, subdivision laws, and mapping systems
• Testifies in court as an official expert witness and provides consultation to state attorneys as requested
• Examines legal documents and ensures a clear understanding of the document types, purposes, and effects; examines land survey maps and subdivision plats
• Constructs title books/reports for use by various positions/departments within the Department of Transportation
• Meets directly with landowners or their representatives regarding construction impacts to their properties
• Travels to areas throughout the state in various weather conditions to complete job tasks
• Prepares vouchers for payments, including computing pro-rata taxes
• Meets deadlines critical to construction bid letting target dates
• Performs Document Management, including closing and scanning completed projects

Preference may be given to candidates with Certification in a Right of Way discipline or closely related field. Knowledge of the principles of property valuation, statistics and economics, building construction, rules, regulations and laws governing land transactions, water rights law, land surveying, eminent domain law, real estate laws, agriculture and business practices, irrigation, developing engineering plans, zoning, building codes, subdivision laws, and mapping. Skills in interpersonal communication, technical writing, statistical analysis, decision-making and problem resolution, and time management.

Education: Bachelor's Degree. Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in real estate, appraisal, acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Lands Management Specialist OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in real estate, appraisal, acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Lands Management Specialist. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None.

Physical working conditions: Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles as well as all-terrain vehicles. Must possess and maintain a current driver's license for moderate/frequent travel.

Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus: Temporary employees accepting a full-time position. Employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public. One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay. Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date. Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period. If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life. Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, voluntary benefits, multiple retirement options, generous paid leave and flexible schedules, public service loan forgiveness eligibility, training and professional development, employee assistance program, wellness program, and a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Relocation, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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