Appraiser I (Greeley) - TERM-LIMITED

About the Department

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

About CDOT 

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. 

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go tohttps://studentaid.gov/pslf/

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Position Duties

About the Work Unit

This position is in CDOT’s Region 4 Right-of-Way (ROW) Unit located out of Greeley. CDOT’s Region 4 covers northeastern Colorado. The ROW Unit surveys, appraises, acquires, and manages real estate for the development and maintenance of the state transportation system.

About the Position

The Appraiser I position provides condemnation appraisal services for real property interests being acquired for transportation projects, applying applicable State and Federal laws.  This position will perform appraisals, appraisal reviews with guidance form a senior level appraiser, cost estimates, secure contracted fee appraisal services, and providing advisory services to project teams, management, and legal associates.  

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Possess the knowledge and skills to independently produce a narrative format, eminent domain appraisal of low to medium complexity which satisfies all regulatory requirements (CDOT, USPAP, FHWA etc.);
• Identify the scope and resources necessary to complete a specific eminent domain appraisal assignment;
• Complete a thorough subject property inspection with the accompaniment of the property owner;
• Research the local and regional market for sales, rents, listings, market trends and influences;
• Confirm with buyer or seller all sales transactions intended to be used in the appraisal;
• Develop a credible highest and best use analysis consistent with the (low to medium) complexity of the assignment with separate analyses (before/after) partial takes;
• Analyze data collected and develop a well-supported and credible valuation analysis using the sales comparison, cost and income approaches with reconciliation to a final value conclusion;
• Describe with clarity and well-reasoned skill the appraisal process above using CDOT narrative appraisal template formatting and having the work product accepted by the CDOT appraisal reviewer;  
• Prepare or support others in preparing Waiver Valuations;
• Review and evaluate Right-of-Way (ROW) and construction plans for understanding with project team members; inspect the project 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;
• Process guidance from senior level appraisers -perform a detailed review, compliant with all regulatory requirements of appraisals being considered for basis of a fair market value determination and estimate of just compensation for CDOT acquisitions and Local Public Agencies using federal funds;
• Document the review on standardized CDOT forms and decide if the reviewed appraisal is not accepted, accepted, or accepted/recommended;
• Provide comparative feedback to acquisition agents as to the merits of the recommended appraisal when two or more appraisals are reviewed for the same property;
• Decide the most appropriate procurement method (statistical PO, documented quote, Solicitation on BIDS) to engage contract appraisers while considering the number of appraisals needed, the schedule, and the complexity of the assignment;
• Participate in completing all necessary assignment scope, SAP procurement input, and securing appropriate approvals;
• Participate in providing factual analysis of merits and weaknesses regarding CDOT and owner appraisals and other expert witness materials to the attorney general representing CDOT in preparation for mediations, depositions, and valuation trials;  
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office
• Travel required throughout northeastern Colorado for property acquisitions to physically view the property for valuation purposes, review property comparables required for completion of the final appraisals
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid licensure as a Certified General Appraiser from the Colorado Real Estate Appraiser Program.

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. 

• 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;
• Proficiency in eminent domain appraisal procedures and practices;
• Private and public sector appraisal experience;
• Experience using established appraisal data resources;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including presentation skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Skill and ability to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions, building consensus through give and take;
• Ability to partner with other CDOT stakeholders and staff, public and private agencies, professionals, consultants, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, and vendors with sensitivity to their needs and priorities and in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Strong time management, project management, and work scheduling skills;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Strong ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Other Qualifications

Applicant Checklist

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 detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. 

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

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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, 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 address 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 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 as 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 “Accurate.”Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA  92618. 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.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all 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 Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@state.co.us

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