What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Appraiser position at Lochmueller Group?
We are looking for an experienced Appraiser to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing firm with multiple Best Places to Work awards and great career opportunities. The ideal candidate for this position will be a Certified General Appraiser or Certified Residential Appraiser with experience in appraising partial acquisitions for right of way of easements.
Lochmueller Group is a growing engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.
For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
In this position, the candidate will:
- Prepare value finding appraisals and appraisal reports for state and local agency transportation projects and utility corridor projects in accordance with local agency and state DOT policies and procedures.
- Assist Senior Appraisers with preparation of complex appraisal reports and conducts research of property sales at court houses and through multiple listing sources.
- Assist with property inspections and gathers of market data.
- Perform computations for valuation of properties and provides quality assurance checks of appraisal reports for other appraisers.
- Provide expert witness property valuation court testimony for eminent domain proceedings.
- Assist with business development efforts.
- Coordinate with other appraisal staff on appraisal projects.
- Apply accepted appraisal standards and practices in the preparation of appraisal reports.
- Manage appraisal assignments under the guidance of senior staff ensuring timely completion of appraisals.
- Maintain a personal log of the time spent on appraisals and completes appraisal courses required to qualify for the Certified General Real Estate appraiser exam.
- May perform other duties as required.
Qualifications for this role:
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, or Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with the ability and willingness to pursue the Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license.
- Ability to obtain appraisal licenses in Illinois and Missouri
- 5 years of relevant appraisal experience with at least 1 year of land acquisition experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of relevant appraisal and land acquisition standards and practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of mapping and photography software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well individual and in a team environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
What we offer:
- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)
Compensation for this position will vary depending on the experience and the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.
