Appraiser II - Greeley

Department Information

Description of Job

• Provide independent services for appraisals and appraisal waivers to estimate the fair market value (FMV) for every category of property, including properties to be acquired under exercise of the power of eminent domain.
• Initiate and complete contracts with third party appraisers for the preparation of appraisal reports and/or appraisal review services.
• Review appraisals prepared by others, writing appraisal review reports, and preparing FMV recommendations to establish an official opinion of value for both CDOT projects, projects implemented by other governmental agencies, and property management functions such as leases and disposals.
• Attend project and team meetings to assist with the planning and implementation of project development, scheduling, and delivery.
• Coordinate valuation matters on complex appraisal assignments with engineering, survey/plans, acquisition, and, as necessary, the Attorney General’s office to resolve such issues.
• Provide litigation support in eminent domain cases, condemnation court proceedings and formal hearings, and testify as an expert witness in valuation matters.
• Assist the Right-of-Way Manager with preparation of Chief Engineer’s Cost Estimates.
• Evaluate excess parcels, remainder parcels and general ledger properties for lease, exchange or disposal.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• Position will be full-time in the office to start. Once the supervisor is comfortable that you are familiar with the job expectations, a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office/2 days remote can be discussed.
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office
• Travel required throughout northeastern Colorado for project meetings, field inspections, and training, including the requirement for overnight travel.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Advanced level of proficiency in eminent domain appraisal procedures and practices;
• Extensive appraisal review experience;
• Private and public sector appraisal experience;
• Experience using established appraisal data resources;
• Experience providing expert witness testimony;
• Experience preparing or helping prepare Fair Market Value determinations;
• Experience with USPAP, FHWA, and CDOT Right of Way Manual requirements and guidelines;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.