REVIEW APPRAISER

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

Review Appraisers appraise real property and review appraisals of all types of properties including complex commercial, industrial and special purpose; prepare fully-supported and documented determinations of just compensation for the acquisition of rights-of-way or disposal of surplus properties; conduct market rent studies and cost estimates; and serve as an expert witness in condemnation proceedings.
This position is located in Carson City in the Right-Of-Way Division. Incumbent will perform appraisals and appraisal reviews of real property (and lesser estates), using state-rule valuation techniques and eminent-domain reporting formats, for right-of-way acquisitions needed for transportation projects. Other duties include the valuation of excess property approved for disposal, the preparation of cost estimates, rental evaluations and studies, as well as assignments involving consultation and advisement.

Essential Qualifications

Current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and three years of experience as a real property appraiser or intern; OR current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and one year as a Review Appraiser Intern II in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Review appraisals conducted by department interns, Right-of-Way Agents and private contractors to establish just compensation and ensure compliance with State law, federal regulations, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and agency policies; review the appraisal method used; check the accuracy of calculations and documentation; ensure that neither damage nor benefit have been overlooked, and that only compensable items were included.

Appraise the fair market value of real property including commercial, industrial, residential and other types of property; select the appropriate approach for appraisals, research and document the approach used, and reach sound conclusions regarding the value of properties.

Consult and advise affected parties including attorneys, district supervisors, engineers, agents and others concerning property valuations; respond to technical questions, provide information, and make presentations before boards, commissions and other groups as required.

Prepare acquisition cost estimates and market rent estimates, and conduct studies for division management; prepare and maintain records, working files, required forms and other documentation related to the appraisal process. Participate in court proceedings for condemnation actions as an expert witness.

Participate in right-of-way settings regarding proposed projects.

Interpret legal and engineering documents for performing real property appraisals.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept and provide training to lower level staff. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: advanced appraisal principles, practices and techniques; applicable laws and regulations including the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; real estate and title law; various construction types, materials and building methods used throughout the State in order to determine building class and quality; methods of extracting pertinent information from sources for use in the valuation process; real estate economics including the impact of market conditions on property values.

Ability to: operate a personal computer and related software in order to graph, chart and analyze data; read and interpret legal and engineering documents applicable to making real property appraisals; communicate orally in English in individual and group settings, including telephone and face-to-face contact; produce documents written in English using proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation; read and evaluate labor or material cost estimates, blueprints and work plans; interact cooperatively with property owners, consultants, co-workers and others using tact, courtesy and diplomacy.

Skill in: application of professional appraisal approaches and techniques; drawing final value conclusions and in justifying and documenting those conclusions for negotiation or condemnation; conducting thorough field inspections of subject properties; preparing accurate field reports, cost estimates and market rent studies for acquisition, disposal or property management.

Recruiter Contract Information: Kristen Burke, kburke@dot.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

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The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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