Metropolitan Council
Real Estate Appraiser
SALARY
$69,451.20 - $98,529.60 Annually
LOCATION
St. Paul MN 55101, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2017-00349
DEPARTMENT
Regional Administration
DIVISION
Contracts & Procurement
OPENING DATE
04/24/2018
SALARY
$69,451.20 - $98,529.60 Annually
LOCATION
St. Paul MN 55101, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2017-00349
DEPARTMENT
Regional Administration
DIVISION
Contracts & Procurement
OPENING DATE
04/24/2018
Who We Are
Metropolitan Council is seeking to fill the vacancy for a Real Estate Appraiser. Preference will be given to applications submitted by May 15, 2018. This position is open until filled.
We offer excellent benefits, a competitive salary and a pension.
The best qualified candidate(s) will have current experience performing market valuations in accordance with local, State and Federal policies and procedures. She or he must have experience in reviewing single family, multi-family, agricultural, industrial and commercial properties done under Uniform Standards Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) regulations. Excellent communication and writing skills. The person in this role will work across multiple divisions of the Metropolitan Council and will work closely with two of our major divisions: Environmental Services and Metro Transit.About Us:
To find out how the Metropolitan Council serves the Twin Cities region, please click here for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx.What you would do in this job:
- Perform market valuations to determine just compensation in accordance with local, State and Federal laws, policies, and procedures
- Review appraisal reports to determine appraisal report meets the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and federal requirements.
- Analyze and provide valuation advice on real properties to determine fair market value
- Conduct research on land valuation and market trends to assist in best asset management practices
- Other duties as assigned and related to the position
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):
- You must meet one of the required education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university AND four (4) experience in reviewing single family, multi-family, agricultural, industrial and commercial properties done under USPAP regulations
OR- Associate Degree AND six (6) years of experience in reviewing single family, multi-family, agricultural, industrial and commercial properties done under USPAP regulations.
OR- HS Diploma or equivalent AND 8 (eight) years of experience in reviewing single family, multi-family, agricultural, industrial and commercial properties done under USPAP regulations.
Highly Desired Qualifications:- Current Minnesota Certified General Real Property Appraisal License.
- Experience with reviewing and writing Minimum Damage Acquisition reports
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to review, glean, sort, and organize pertinent information from various sources and resources
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects while meeting demanding timelines
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, and effective communication and collaboration skills
- Understanding and experience with State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting land acquisition and disposition for Metropolitan Council
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of appraisal methodologies and techniques for all types of real estate and for governmental purposes
- Knowledge of all aspects of real estate market trends and real estate terminology
- Knowledge of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
- Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases
- Skilled in appraisal report writing
- Skilled and proficient in mathematics
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships within the office, Departments, Divisions, and property owners
- Ability to appropriately translate property data collected to an accurate value and convey the information to others effectively
Additional information:
- Union/Grade: AFSCME/ Grade H
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Selection Process
All experience, and education must be verifiable. Candidates will move forward in the process based on the results of the following steps:- Human Resource Review
- Manager Review
- Oral Exam (structured panel interviews)
- Selection Interview / Final Interview
Please note
Candidates who move to selection/final interview step may be asked to provide a sample of their current or recent work.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office setting. Occasional travel between primary Council work sites in the Twin Cities Metro area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
All employment offers are conditional upon a review and verification of education, employment and driving record (if applicable) as well as passing a pre-employment drugs screen for new hires. Offers are also conditioned upon passing a criminal background check for new hires. Convictions are not an automatic disqualification from the selection process.
The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis. Convictions are reviewed based upon the relatedness of the conviction to duties of the position as well as a candidate's ability to demonstrate adequate rehabilitation. Metropolitan Council employees who are applying for positions which are safety sensitive; supervisory/managerial; located in Finance, Information Services (IS) or Human Resources; or have access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Please note
Making a false statement or withholding information (misrepresentation) may cause an applicant to be barred from consideration for the position. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at 651-602-1398.
- Employer
- Metropolitan Council
- Website
- https://metrocouncil.org
- Address
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390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
- Employer
- Metropolitan Council
- Website
- https://metrocouncil.org
- Address
-
390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
- Real Estate Appraiser Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Instructions: The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. Please do not type "see resume", your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. Please do not repeat information that you included in your Work History. The intent of these questions is to get a deeper understanding of the type of work you have done, related to these topics. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
- * QUESTION 2
- Please choose the education that most accurately describes your level of completed education.
- * QUESTION 3
- Please list the major and minor of your degree. If this does not apply to your education, type "N/A".
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you have a MN Certified General Real Property Appraisal License?
- * QUESTION 5
- Please choose one of the following:
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you have knowledge and experience with Local, State, Federal Laws, regulations, and policies on appraisal methods and valuations affecting land acquisition and disposition for government or public-sector entities?
- * QUESTION 7
- If you answered "yes" to question # 6. Describe your experience with Local, State, Federal Laws, regulations, and policies on appraisal methods and valuations affecting land acquisition and disposition for government or public-sector entities
- * QUESTION 8
- Describe your experience with identifying issues and making independent judgments related to your real estate appraisal experience. If you do not have this experience, please type "none'.
- * QUESTION 9
- Check all that you have a solid understanding and experience in
- * QUESTION 10
- Describe your experience in all that you selected in Q# 9. Make sure to address- The organization you gained that experience and your role.
- * QUESTION 11
- If you have experience preparing, writing and presenting Minimum Damage Acquisition reports, describe your experience. Make sure to address the organization you gained that experience and your role. If you do not have this experience, type "none"
- * Required Question