Land Acquisition Appraiser
About the position Responsibilities • Prepares state-certified appraisals for real estate sales, leases, as well as for the acquisition of easements, rights-of-way, and land. • Follows current USPAP Guidelines for all appraisals, appraisal reviews, and other services. • Interfaces with legal counsel to support litigation for condemnations and provides expert court testimony. • Reviews appraisals prepared by independent appraisers and submitted by agencies. • Analyzes complex engineering and land use plans and title reports. • Experience with Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Approaches to value. Applies cost estimation and depreciation programs within the cost approach, direct and yield capitalization methods, and discounted cash flow methodologies. • Represents SRP at hearings before city councils, zoning commissions, and other state or federal governmental bodies. • Analyzes pending local, state and federal legislation pertaining to real estate or appraisal practices. • Manages retention programs for all appraisal documents according to SRP guidelines and as well as adheres to USPAP record keeping rules. Requirements • Must have current Arizona State certification as Arizona certified general real estate appraiser. • A minimum of three years of related experience is required (if no degree, seven years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling seven years). Nice-to-haves • Ten years of appraisal experience preferred. • Additional coursework and designations from Appraisal Institute - MAI; ASA - American Society of Appraisers; International Right of Way Association - SR/WA; American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers - ARA; Certified Commercial Investment Manager - CCIM and/or other allied associations are preferred. • Actively involved in local real estate appraisal and real estate associations. • A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred. Benefits • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) • 401(k) plan with employer matching • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) • Short and long-term disability plans • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Apply tot his job