Appraiser II - Metro Denver

This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT 

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In addition to a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers a variety of benefits which include: 

• Annual leave (accrued based on years of service, starting at 8 hours a month)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans with no cost preventative services

• State paid Life Insurance with optional additional life insurance

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage, with optional long term disability plan

• Participation in PERA with 2 retirement plan options, and voluntary PERA 401K and 457 plans 

• Credit Union membership 

• Work life programs

• State Employee Assistance programs at no cost

• Tuition and certification reimbursement program

• Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership, supervisory and specialty training across the state, in addition to personal development and productivity learning opportunities

• State employee discount programs

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About the Position
This position works for the Right of Way Unit in Region 1 and serves as a designated expert in eminent domain appraisal, including performing eminent domain appraisals, performing reviews of eminent domain appraisals, contracting for appraisal services, providing valuation support for appraisal waivers and litigation, and serving as a resource for guidance, oversight, and quality control for local public agencies.
 
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Appraisals

• Perform appraisals and prepare eminent domain appraisal reports to be used for the acquisition of real estate interests, under the exercise of the power of eminent domain, required for transportation related projects;
• Perform appraisals and prepare appraisal reports to be used for the sale, exchange or lease of CDOT owned properties;
• Initiate in-depth research studies by collecting, verifying, and reporting data deemed necessary for the valuation of subject properties;
• Perform highest and best use analysis for all valuation assignments which form the basis for selection of comparable properties in the cost, sales comparison and income approaches to value;
• Physically inspect and analyze all appraisal projects including rural, agricultural, mountain, suburban, industrial, publicly-owned, and commercial properties;

Appraisal review services

• Review contract fee appraisals originally negotiated and contracted under the Purchase Order contracting process;
• Review all submitted property owner appraisals for proposed project acquisitions and all Local Public Agency submitted appraisals, completing and signing fair market value and appraisal review reports;
• Monitor documents for compliance with CDOT, State of Colorado and Federal requirements, including physical inspection of projects, subjects and all comparable in all areas, rural and urban;
• Produce written reports describing the reviewer's conclusions regarding the appraisal report's level of adequacy of the appraisal process, the reasonableness of the conclusions reached, and the compliance levels required;

Appraisal Consultant Management

• Review and evaluate right-of-way and construction plans for understanding with project team members and inspect projects with project team.
• Participate in establishing critical dates and required time for completion of appraisals.
• Participate in establishing the quantity and complexity of appraisals required.
• Gather all project and property documentation necessary to determine the scope of individual appraisals.
• Participate in determining appraisal staff and/or contract appraiser resources necessary to complete the required appraisals/appraisal reviews.
• Understand and apply CDOT procurement policies and procedures in order to engage contract appraisers or other specialists as may be needed. With guidance decide the most appropriate procurement method (statistical PO, Task Order Proposal and Scope of Work ) to engage contract appraisers while considering the number of appraisals needed, the schedule, and the complexity of the assignment.
• Negotiate final fees for contract appraisals on projects;
• Complete consultant evaluation forms for contract appraisal services;
• Appraisal advise and support for the Regional offices and internal and external customers;
• Provide all necessary project information and assistance needed for the selected contractor to successfully complete the assignment;
• Process contractor invoices in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regional expert on appraisal and appraisal review functions, quality assurance, training, developing and coordinating policy and procedures with Region personnel

• Serve as consultant and adviser to the Region office and Attorney General's Office on property valuation issues;
• Litigation support where issue of just compensation is resolved in condemnation actions;
• Attend and provide expert witness testimony at depositions and valuation trials;
• Other job duties as assigned. 

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office
• Travel required during work hours throughout the 8-county Region
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Willing and able to work in all areas of Region 1
• Required to work near heavy traffic areas

This experience must be specifically documented on your application.  Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application.

• A Certified General Appraiser License issued by the State of Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers is required. 
• AND at least one year of professional experience in complex real estate appraisal. Candidate should have experience and expertise in the unique procedures and complexities of preparing and reviewing eminent domain appraisals. 

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.  

Substitution: Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 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.

  
Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Property Appraiser and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• 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 with Fair Market Value determinations;
• Experience with USPAP, FHWA, and CDOT Right of Way Manual requirements and guidelines
• Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• 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 partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• 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;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems. 

Applicant Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

2. 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.)

3. 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. 

4. A chronological resume

5. A work sample of one of the following: an eminent domain appraisal, commercial appraisal or appraisal review.

6. 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.

7. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process: 

1. 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.  

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

   • Part of, 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 addresses 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 of step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. 

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

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement 

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants.  If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.     

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization.  As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction.  In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic”.

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT.  Further information regarding Info Cubic, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com.  Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.  The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks.  CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying.  The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources.  The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
 
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

ADAAA Accommodations 

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Priya Kumar at priya.kumar@state.co.us

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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