Appraiser Senior (Review)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Real Estate, Public Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in commercial appraisal activities.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will perform detailed and comprehensive real estate market analysis on city owned properties for both disposition and acquisition, and provide recommendations to executive team.

Performs a USPAP compliant review of consultant appraisal reports to approve and identify compliance, together with the appraisal guidelines of the City of Austin.

Who We Are:
Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.

As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

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Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 60%/week. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

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Application Details:

• A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
• A résumé is also required, but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application.
• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

Additional Details:

• The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
• If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.

REAL ESTATE POSITIONS ONLY : Employees of FSD -Real Estate Services are prohibited from ownership of a business related to real estate and from conducting work related to real estate, as this presents a conflict of interest in employment with the City of Austin.

Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.
Job Close Date 02/21/2025 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and or working knowledge of local, state and or federal government agencies either though a lending/agency environment and or appraisal business lens.
• Experience and or working knowledge of Eminent Domain and/or condemnation proceedings.
• Experience and or working knowledge of the appraiser expert testimony role.
• Experience in USPAP compliant appraisal report writing and review.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  
  

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Performs detailed and comprehensive appraisal reports on City-owned properties for disposition and acquisition by the City of Austin. Performs technical reviews and prepares detailed evaluations of consultant appraisal reports to identify compliance and approve appraisal reports which meet City of Austin standards and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice ( USPAP ). Prepares detailed and comprehensive fair market rental rate studies for all types of properties. Coordinates with property agents and brokers on leasing activities. Reviews and approves environmental consultant reports. Coordinates and monitors environmental investigations and testing for properties. Solicits and evaluates qualified independent appraisers to perform consultant appraisal services. Calculates fees for new license agreements and renewal of existing license agreements. Evaluates counter offers from property owners as part of the acquisition process. Reviews and analyzes construction plans, zoning plans, appraisal district maps, site plans, and development plans to determine impact on real property acquisition. Interprets project plans and makes recommendations to property agents, project managers, and management on real estate issues. Interprets the impact of engineering reports, land plans, and environmental site assessments on the value of real estate. Participates with other departments and agencies to determine if tracts are eligible for development prior to acquisition and appraisal. Attends and testifies at Special Commissioner Court hearings and jury trials, as required in the condemnation process. Attends meetings and makes presentations to neighborhood groups, boards, commissions, property owners, real estate brokers/agents, and project managers regarding the appraisal process. Coordinates appraisal requests, environmental assessment requirements, land-planning activities, project manager requirements, title clearance, and law department requirements. Researches appraisal district data ownership of property and easements, and sales data.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices ( USPAP ).
• Knowledge of real estate practices and/or property title clearing and conveyance.
• Knowledge of codes, laws, and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of City ordinances, including City of Austin Parkland Use Agreement Schedule.
• Knowledge of local real estate market.
• Knowledge of construction plans, zoning maps, appraisal district maps, and site plans.
• Knowledge of the standards and professional practices of appraisers.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in writing and interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements, and similar properties.
• Ability to research and interpret blanket type easements, judgments, boundary line agreements, and other documents.
• Ability to read and interpret field notes, engineering plans, and maps.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of Real Estate and Appraisal codes, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, different businesses, and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Appraiser Senior position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Real Estate, Public Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in commercial appraisal activities. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Employees of FSD-Real Estate Services are prohibited from ownership of a business related to real estate and from conducting work related to real estate, as this presents a conflict of interest in employment with the City of Austin. Do you acknowledge and accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience with and or working knowledge of local, state and or federal government agencies either though a lending/agency environment and or appraisal business lens. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail your experience working with Eminent Domain and condemnation proceedings. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience and or working knowledge of the appraiser expert testimony role?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience in USPAP compliant appraisal report writing and review. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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